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Is Italy set for a referendum on legalising euthanasia?

As a country deeply entrenched in its Catholic roots, euthanasia – a practice condemned by the Church’s teaching – has long been a deeply controversial topic.

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A petition to legalise euthanasia in Italy has been signed by enough people to hold a referendum on the subject.

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"Today we are a more human, fairer and freer country," said Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez after Spanish lawmakers approved the euthanasia bill on Thursday.

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The court said the law is too imprecise in identifying the circumstances under which assisted suicide procedures can occur.

16/03/2021

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The President said the legislation appears "excessively imprecise," potentially creating a situation of "legal uncertainty." The law was approved by a significant majority in parliament three weeks ago.

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The proposed law allowing euthanasia and assisted suicide for terminally ill and gravely injured people now goes to Portugal's President for approval.

29/01/2021

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In 2018 the approval of assisted death fell short by only five votes

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Euthanasia is legal in Belgium and the athlete had announced her intentions after the Rio Games in 2016 to follow that path if her condition worsened.

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