Euthanasia was never so popular in the Netherlands

01-04-2022

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Euthanasia was never so popular in the Netherlands

Never before have so many euthanasia deaths been reported in the Netherlands as in 2021, according to the annual report of the Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE).

A registration form for a euthanasia request. photo ANP, Lex van Lieshout

Dutch euthanasia requests reach record high

Never before have so many people in the Netherlands opted for active euthanasia as in 2020.

Injection needle. Image not related to article. Photo AFP, Tribouillard

German Liberals present proposal to relax euthanasia

Members of the Liberal Free Democratic Party in Germany and leftist politicians have presented a draft for new legislation on euthanasia.

The patient can only trust the doctor if he is sure his right of life is protected. Photo AFP, Franck Fife

Human rights activists: Belgian Court fails in protecting lives by amending euthanasia law

Human rights activists are concerned about the decision of the Belgian Constitutional Court. The Court decided on February 17 that health care institutions can no longer refuse to perform euthanasia.

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