Politics. Assisted dying: Côte-d'Or MPs explain their vote

"We experienced a very powerful moment." Like Socialist Party MP Océane Godard , the solemn vote on the two bills devoted to the end of life – one on palliative care, the other on assisted dying – generated a certain emotion for many elected officials. Many insisted on "the quality of the debates" within a chamber that was, for once, calm, around a subject referring to personal, family, and intimate experiences.

"This still reflects the ability to work on a compromise that makes sense regarding very important societal issues, but also an expectation of the majority of citizens," emphasizes Green Party MP Catherine Hervieu . "Even if there are divergent positions, it was done with respect," also appreciates Socialist Pierre Pribetich .

Unsurprisingly, the three left-wing MPs in the department voted in favour of the bill on assisted dying , put forward by Olivie...

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