# Aid in dying: implementation of the law and expectations of the French > In late October 2026, a lawyer from Saint-Étienne criticizes the implementation deadlines of the aid-in-dying law, promulgated this summer but whose entry into force was not expected before 2027. In early November, a patient with Charcot disease testifies to his choice to resort to aid in dying, while sick people and their relatives turn to information structures. On November 3, the government confirms implementation in January 'as planned.' On November 4, a poll indicates that 44% of the French would not vote for a candidate wanting to repeal the law, and the City of Paris is ordered to pay 1,800 euros to three associations for a poster campaign in favor of euthanasia launched in May 2024. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 8 events nationwide, followed from 29 October 2026 to 5 November 2026. 18 articles from 13 sources (health, justice); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 19:45. - Status: ongoing - Category: Health, Justice - Place: Nationwide - First detected: 29 October 2026 at 12:00 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 19:45 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/263-aid-in-dying-implementation-of-the-law-and-expectations-of-the-french ## Reported figures - 1 800 euros ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the same issue but select distinct angles: the left focuses on the schedule and decrees, the center on government confirmation, patient expectations and the court decision, the right on the ruling against the City of Paris for its poster campaign. **Common ground** - The aid-in-dying law was promulgated this summer (July 15 for Parliament, August 18 for promulgation). - The government confirms implementation in January 2027. - The City of Paris is ordered to pay 1,800 euros to three associations for its 2024 poster campaign. **Differences** - The right describes the poster campaign as 'militant', 'illegal' or 'propaganda', a term absent from left-wing headlines. - The center and left mention the poll on 44% of the French or patient expectations, angles absent from right-wing headlines. - The left highlights the lawyer's criticism of delays and the pope's remarks, not taken up by the other sides. ## Timeline (8 events) ### 29 October 2026 — [Aid in dying: lawyer from Saint-Étienne criticizes law implementation delays](https://acturadar.com/en/events/3855-aid-in-dying-lawyer-from-saint-etienne-criticizes-law-implementation-delays.md) The law on aid in dying was promulgated this summer, but its implementation is not expected before 2027. Marie-Christine Buffard, a lawyer from Saint-Étienne, deplores the pope's recent remarks and the delay in implementing the text. 1 sources, 1 articles · Saint-Étienne — Loire ### 1 November 2026 — [A patient with Charcot disease testifies about his choice of assisted dying](https://acturadar.com/en/events/6507-a-patient-with-charcot-disease-testifies-about-his-choice-of-assisted-dying.md) Rodolphe Rousseaux, a former maître d'hôtel suffering from Charcot disease, recounts the deterioration of his condition and his decision to resort to assisted dying. 1 sources, 1 articles · Not located ### 2 November 2026 — [Many French people seeking information on assisted dying](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7216-many-french-people-seeking-information-on-assisted-dying.md) Patients and their relatives regularly contact information services regarding assisted dying. This need for information illustrates expectations surrounding end-of-life issues. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 3 November 2026 — [Assisted dying: government confirms January implementation](https://acturadar.com/en/events/7952-assisted-dying-government-confirms-january-implementation.md) The government indicates that the assisted dying law will be implemented in January "as planned". 4 sources, 5 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [Aide à mourir : 44 % des Français renonceraient à voter pour un candidat voulant abroger la loi](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9212-aide-a-mourir-44-des-francais-renonceraient-a-voter-pour-un-candidat-voulant.md) Selon un sondage, 44 % des Français ne voteraient pas à la présidentielle pour un candidat qui voudrait abroger la loi sur l'aide à mourir. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 4 November 2026 — [La Ville de Paris condamnée pour une campagne d'affichage en faveur de l'euthanasie](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9317-la-ville-de-paris-condamnee-pour-une-campagne-d-affichage-en-faveur-de-l.md) La Ville de Paris est condamnée à verser 1 800 euros à trois associations pour une campagne d'affichage faisant la promotion de l'euthanasie lancée en mai 2024, pendant l'examen du projet de loi sur l'aide à mourir. 7 sources, 7 articles · Paris ### 5 November 2026 — [Aide à mourir : des établissements revendiquent un droit de refus](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9913-aide-a-mourir-des-etablissements-revendiquent-un-droit-de-refus.md) Le collectif Libre soin et la Fnisasic unissent leurs forces pour faire valoir leur droit à ne pas pratiquer l'aide à mourir, alors que le gouvernement confirme une application en janvier 2027. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide ### 5 November 2026 — [Aide à mourir : quel protocole avant l'entrée en vigueur en janvier ?](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10763-aide-a-mourir-quel-protocole-avant-l-entree-en-vigueur-en-janvier.md) Alors que la loi doit entrer en vigueur en janvier, la Haute Autorité de santé doit dévoiler d'ici début décembre les modalités de mise en œuvre de l'aide à mourir. 1 sources, 1 articles · Nationwide --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Aid in dying: implementation of the law and expectations of the French”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/263-aid-in-dying-implementation-of-the-law-and-expectations-of-the-french Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology