Euthanasia in the Netherlands: an established practice
3 min
Available until 27/08/2026
Since the 2002 law decriminalizing euthanasia, planned end-of-life care has become normalized in the Netherlands. Today, about 6% of deaths result from lethal injections, most often carried out at home by family doctors.
Image
F-X. Cayron
Editing
O. Thion
Journalist
R. Dumesnil
Country
France
Germany
Year
2025
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