France approves assisted dying bill

France's National Assembly on July 15, 2026, gave final approval to a bill legalizing assisted dying for adults with incurable, life-threatening illnesses under strict conditions. The bill passed 291-241 after years of debate and multiple rejections by the Senate. It allows eligible patients to self-administer lethal medication, or receive assistance if physically unable. The bill now faces review by the Constitutional Council before becoming law. President Emmanuel Macron, who championed the reform, welcomed the vote. The legislation has drawn support from groups like the Association for the Right to Die with Dignity and opposition from the Catholic Church and Alliance VITA. Similar debates are ongoing in the UK and Germany.