French President Emmanuel Macron plans to introduce a 'help to die' law for terminally ill adults with medium-term life prognosis, such as final-stage cancer patients.

The proposed legislation would allow medically assisted dying under strict conditions, but does not create a new right or freedom.

The law would be applicable only to adults capable of making their own decision.

The bill is informed by the recommendations of a group of 184 French citizens who were in favor of allowing assisted dying.

Legislation will be presented in April, with a first reading in the National Assembly scheduled for May.

Macron's announcement is part of his efforts to enhance his reputation as a social reformer before the European parliamentary elections, where his party currently lags in polls.

The 'help to die' issue has garnered significant public interest, evidenced by over 150,000 signatures on a petition calling for a full Parliamentary debate and free vote.

The initiative is expected to encounter resistance from conservative political factions and religious groups.