France : petite mais importante victoire dans le cadre de la loi sur l’euthanasie

In brief

France's Constitutional Council ruled on August 14, 2026, that the law regarding euthanasia and assisted suicide is consistent with the Constitution.

The National Assembly adopted the law on July 15, 2026, after the Senate attempted to protect the freedom of religious institutions. The legislation was first introduced to Parliament on March 11, 2025.