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14 August 2026

Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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Top French court upholds assisted dying law, rejects teen social media ban

The decisions mark both a victory and a setback for President Emmanuel Macron, who had championed both policies.

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