在激烈的辩论中,法国通过了法案,允许患有严重疾病的成年人获得协助死亡。
France passes bill allowing assisted dying for adults with severe illnesses, amid fierce debate.
法国国民议会已经通过了一项法案,允许患有重病的成年人依法获得致命药物,以便协助死亡。
France's National Assembly has passed a bill allowing adults with severe illnesses to legally access lethal medication for assisted dying.
这项立法经305至199项批准后,将在参议院中进行进一步辩论。
The legislation, approved by 305 to 199, faces further debate in the Senate.
包括天主教会在内的批评者认为,这有滥用和伤害尊严的危险,而支持者则说,它为临终病人提供了自主权。
Critics, including the Catholic Church, argue it risks abuse and harms dignity, while supporters say it offers autonomy to the terminally ill.
该法案仍必须由参议院批准,并交议会最后一读。
The bill must still be approved by the Senate and return to the Assembly for a final reading.