Event Brief
French lawmakers vote to allow assisted dying
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:13 AM ET
Summary: France approved a bill allowing adults with serious, incurable, life-threatening conditions to seek assisted dying.
WHO: French lawmakers
WHAT: Approved a bill permitting assisted dying for eligible adults
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 12:32 AM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: The bill was voted on to permit assisted dying for adults with serious, incurable, life-threatening conditions.
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