Emmanuel Macron has outlined the outlines of his end-of-life bill. It will be presented to the Council of Ministers in April 2024.
The presidential text will make no reference to euthanasia or assisted suicide. This support will be reserved for adults, capable of full discernment. It is “a law of fraternity”, he says. A fraternity hitherto ignored for help living with 21 departments still lacking palliative care units. The President of the Republic no longer has any doubts. “My hand is not shaking,” he assured.