Society‘You cannot have a good assisted dying law without good palliative care’

François Picard welcomes Anne Reynaud, a board member of the Association for the Right to Die with Dignity, to Spotlight. France’s long-awaited assisted dying legislation marks a profound change in the country’s approach to end-of-life care. Reynaud says the parliamentary vote is meaningful progress, but remains more restrictive than the recommendations of France’s Citizens’ Convention. Drawing on personal experience and professional responsibilities, she describes the vote as the start of a new ethical and legal era rather than the conclusion of the debate.

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FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-07-15 19:24Original