In the black hole between Camus’s philosophical question and regionalised end-of-life care, all serious debate has vanished. What remains amidst Zaia’s volatility and the Church’s all-too-frequent ‘neither-nor’ stance?

The Veneto region regulates the timeframe and procedures for assisted suicide, but the Constitutional Court has already set precise limits on regional legislation. And whilst the health service struggles to guarantee care and support for the most vulnerable patients, the crux of the matter remains a political decision that does not address the shortcomings in patient care. 

After years of battles, the former governor has won a delicate victory: the majority of the Lega and the opposition voted in favour, whilst FdI councillors voted against and those from Forza Italia abstained. Cappato and civil rights activists are celebrating: “A decision that respects the freedoms of those who are suffering”. This is the first time in a region led by the centre-right

The appeal from Massimiliano Salini, a MEP from the centre-right party: “Common sense is needed. Craxi’s words are an excellent way to tackle the issue. Provided, that is, that we do not then declare ourselves to be the ‘end-of-life’ party”

A law to protect patients, safeguard doctors and prevent regulatory chaos. Stefania Craxi, leader of the Forza Italia group in the Senate, writes to us