The change is necessary "because there are situations you cannot humanely accept", Mr. Macron said. The move comes days after Mr. Macron spearheaded an effort that saw the right to abortion enshrined in France's Constitution earlier this month, the first country in the world to do so. 'Precise criteria'The president said minors and patients suffering psychiatric or neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's would not be eligible. Mr. Macron said that if medical professionals rejected the request, the patient could consult another medical team or appeal. Until now French patients in pain wishing to end their lives have had to travel abroad, including to neighbouring Belgium.

Source: The Hindu March 11, 2024 06:40 UTC