Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Emma Bonino reacts after Senate on Thursday gave final approval to a bill for living wills. Source: AAP-Giuseppe lami-ANSA via AP
The Senate gave final approval to a bill for living wills with 180 votes in favour, 71 against and six abstentions.
The Senate gave final approval to a bill for living wills with 180 votes in favour, 71 against and six abstentions.
The definitive green light, after a long battle by rights groups, was met with a big round of applause in the Upper House. It was hailed by most political parties but criticised by Italian bishops, while Catholic doctors said there would be "strong" conscientious objection.
We talk about it with Italian journalist Carlo Fusi.