France Enacts 'Aid in Dying' Law After Constitutional Approval
France has formally adopted its 'aid in dying' law, allowing terminally ill adults who are French nationals or long-term residents to end their lives with medical assistance. The legislation, which was published in the official journal after receiving approval from the country’s highest constitutional authority, applies to patients suffering from incurable conditions causing unbearable pain. A doctor must verify eligibility, and a panel then assesses if the criteria are met. Once approved, patients have a minimum two-day reflection period and must confirm their decision on the day of the procedure. Patients are required to administer the lethal substance themselves unless physically unable, in which case a healthcare worker can assist. This new law expands upon previous allowances for passive euthanasia and deep sedation before death, positioning France alongside countries like the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada in legalizing such practices. President Emmanuel Macron, who campaigned on this ... 
