Assisted Dying Law: Chenu Criticizes Constitutional Review by Lecornu

Paris - 16/07/2026: Following the final adoption of the law on a right to assisted dying in the National Assembly, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced a review by the Constitutional Council. Rassemblement National lawmaker Sebastien Chenu sharply criticized the move on Thursday on the television channel France 2. He called the referral to the highest constitutional body a sign of political indecision.The National Assembly passed the bill on Wednesday, 15 July, at its final reading. It followed a lengthy parliamentary process: the Senate had repeatedly rejected the text, while lawmakers ...