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French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a controversial bill. The proposal would allow doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives. Supporters French lawmakers are preparing to vote on a controversial bill. The proposal
would allow doctors to help terminally ill patients end their lives. Supporters claim it provides compassionate choice for those with incurable illnesses. Opponents caution that it could erode existing safeguards on end‑of‑life care.
The parliamentary vote is expected in the near term. Passage would place France among a small group of nations that permit assisted dying. The decision could influence broader European debates on bioethics. International observers will
monitor the outcome for its policy implications.