France Approves Assisted Dying Bill France’s National Assembly on Wednesday gave final approval to a landmark assisted-dying bill, clearing a major parliamentary hurdle in one of the country’s most divisive social reforms. Footage shows lawmakers gathering in the chamber before National Assembly President Yael Braun-Pivet announced the result. “Votes cast: 561. Votes counted: 532. Majority … Continue reading French lawmakers approve controversial assisted dying reform after years of deadlock