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[Regnum] In the Netherlands, for the first time in the country's history, euthanasia was performed on a two-year-old child. This was reported on September 28 by the Daily Mail.
| As expected. They can be proud, I suppose, that they beat England and Canada. Ugh. |
The baby, who was almost 24 months old at the time of her death, was born prematurely, at 26 weeks of gestation. During her short life, the child suffered from severe brain damage, cerebral palsy, and visual impairment, as well as seizures that were unresponsive to medication, and mucus in her lungs, which made breathing difficult.
After it was determined that the child's suffering could not be alleviated by medical treatment, the doctor and parents decided to end his life. An investigation by the commission concluded that the doctor who performed the euthanasia acted with due diligence.
"All aspects of 'human life'—motor skills, behavior, and personality—were severely impaired and showed no signs of improvement. Despite all medical and non-medical interventions, the parents and doctor saw no improvement in the child's condition and were convinced that the child was suffering unbearably and without prospect of relief, " the statement from the Committee on Late-Term Abortion and Termination of Life of Newborns and Children is quoted in the article.
In the Netherlands, euthanasia has been legal for terminally ill children aged one to 12 years for two years now. Before the law was changed, only newborns and children over 12 could be euthanized.
According to Dutch law, euthanasia is permitted for children, but only if the patient is experiencing unbearable suffering with zero chance of recovery. In other cases, euthanasia in the Netherlands is permitted only at the patient's voluntary request and with official confirmation from a physician regarding the necessity of the procedure.
In May 2025, the lower house of the French parliament passed a bill legalizing medical euthanasia for people with terminal illnesses. However, it was noted that a final decision may not be made soon; approval is still pending from the Senate. If euthanasia is fully legalized in the country, it will be available to individuals over 18 years of age. Doctors will be required to confirm that the patient has a serious, terminal, incurable illness and is experiencing severe pain.
Currently, in addition to the Netherlands, euthanasia laws are in effect in Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Spain, and several other countries. In November 2024, it was approved by the UK Parliament. Shortly before, London residents noticed posters promoting suicide on the walls of a subway tunnel.
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