RFI Spotlight on France

Podcast: Revisiting dying with dignity, baking Christmas in August

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A special summer episode, in which we update last October's conversation with Jacqueline Jencquel, a member of the French Association for the right to die with dignity (ADMD). She talks about planning her own death and what needs to change in French law. Also, from the archives, a look at pastry chefs preparing Christmas cakes... in August.

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21 Jul 2022 English France News

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