PoliticsAssisted dying bill ‘almost anathema to France’s right wing’

French lawmakers are due to vote on Wednesday on a bill establishing a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses. The proposal has brought an intense ethical and political debate to a vote. It remains highly controversial and has drawn especially strong opposition from France’s right wing. France 24’s Luke Shrago explains why the measure has become such a contentious issue.

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