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A new path for assisted dying in Europe: France's middle way

Year: 2026

Type: article

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.

Source: The Lancet Regional Health - Europe

DOI: 10.1016/j.lanepe.2026.101617

Author: The Lancet Regional Health – Europe

Language: English

Topic: Palliative and Oncologic Care

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,930

OpenAlex ID: W7128005843

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