French Senate rejects assisted dying bill; Christian groups urge lawmakers to uphold decision.
15 May, 2026 09:10 EDT
French senators rejected an assisted dying bill Monday (May 11) that alarmed pro-life advocates because it proposed prison terms and heavy fines for anyone accused of influencing patients away from euthanasia. Christian groups opposing the legislation are now urging the National Assembly to uphold the Senate’s decision when the bill returns for another reading.
