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France's law to ensure people 'age well' falls short of expectations

An elderly man and woman hold hands as they walk into the Mediterranean Sea in the French riviera city of Nice. © AFP / VALERY HACHE

Like many developed countries, France is facing an ageing population and low birth rate. Parliament this week approved a law that aims to help seniors "age well". After months of debate, however, MPs across the political spectrum worry the final bill isn't ambitious enough.

The proposed law on "healthy ageing and autonomy" was definitively approved by the upper house of parliament on Wednesday, following a green light from the lower house last week.

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