A new path for assisted dying in Europe: France's middle way
Abstract
Modern medicine has dramatically extended lifespans, but it has been far less comfortable acknowledging its limits. Nowhere is this tension more visible than in debates on assisted dying, where clinical uncertainty, ethical discomfort, and legal caution collide. Across Europe, this tension has shaped the debate on assisted dying, often leading to polarised positions: on one end, absolute opposition; on the other, more permissive models such as Switzerland, where assisted suicide is facilitated by private organisations and is available even to non-residents.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Palliative and Oncologic Care
Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The Lancet Regional Health - Europe
- Volume
- 61
- Pages
- 101617–101617
- Publication date
- 1 February 2026
- Language
- EN