French Council of State rejects pro-euthanasia requests

03-01-2023

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French Council of State rejects pro-euthanasia requests

The highest administrative court in France has rejected the requests of the Swiss Dignitas Association, which pleads for national recognition of the right to assisted suicide.

Freedom of religion rubs with secular thinking in Western Europe

Conservative beliefs are increasingly rubbing with the secular thinking of the majority in Western Europe. The right to religious freedom is being tested severely. And this sometimes causes different outcomes.

Activists of the group "Soulager mais pas tuer" ("Bring relief, but do not kill") protest against euthanasia. Photo AFP, Kenzo Tribouillard

French start end-of-life debate

More than 170 French citizens will consider French end-of-life legislation starting Friday. They must answer one question: is the current law adequate in practice, or are adjustments needed?

French believers unable to present joint declaration on euthanasia

Representatives of different religions in France did not present a joint declaration on euthanasia last Sunday. They say they have similar views but refuse to form a common front.

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