Euthanasia, the practice of ending a life prematurely in order to end pain and suffering, is currently considered a criminal offense. Assisted suicide is currently illegal in France. In 2013, President François Hollande proposed a law legalizing assisted suicide but it was defeated by France's official Ethics Advisory Committee.
87% Yes |
13% No |
79% Yes |
10% No |
4% Yes, but only after a psychological examination to show they fully understand this choice |
3% No, but they should be allowed to refuse artificial life support |
3% Yes, but only if there is no chance they will survive their illness |
See how support for each position on “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 95.7k France voters.
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See how importance of “Euthanasia” has changed over time for 95.7k France voters.
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