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

France’s National Assembly has granted final approval to a bill allowing adults suffering from incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication. This decision follows years of intense debate regarding end-of-life care. The lower house of parliament passed the measure with a 291-241 vote after three previous readings. This legislative action completes the parliamentary process for the measure announced by the French President, establishing a legal right to assisted dying for eligible citizens within the country.