Jul 18, 2026 · 12:28 AM

French MPs have approved a law allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict criteria.

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French National Assembly MPs approved an assisted-dying law for terminally ill adults under strict conditions, as reported by multiple major outlets and reflected in the bill text described in those reports.

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France’s National Assembly gives final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate

apnews.com

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French MPs approve assisted-dying law with strict rules after years of argument

bbc.com

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French lawmakers pass assisted dying bill in historic first vote

politico.eu

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lemonde.fr

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France advances assisted dying law with strict rules and safeguards

rfi.fr

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Checked July 18, 2026

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French MPs have approved a law allowing assisted dying for terminally ill adults under strict criteria.

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