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Video. France's assisted dying bill: Claims vs facts

Updated: 11/02/2026 - 14:11 GMT+1

France is engaged in a political debate over a controversial proposal to create a legal right to medically-assisted dying. One of the key concerns is the eligibility criteria, sparking a number of claims about how far the proposed law could go.

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