France to draw up draft end-of-life bill after citizens back assisted dying

Macron instructs government to look at whether euthanasia or assisted dying should be permitted

Emmanuel Macron has instructed the government to look at whether euthanasia or assisted dying should be permitted in France after a citizens’ convention voted in favour.

He said a draft bill would be produced by the end of summer and also promised a “10-year plan” on end-of-life care. “Our system of support for the end of life remains ill-adapted to contemporary requirements,” he said.