Spain legalizes euthanasia and assisted suicide
By DW
18 July 2021 |
2:55 pm
Spain has joined a handful of countries where terminally or seriously ill people can end their lives legally, provided they fulfill certain criteria and get doctors' approval. The reform came after years of campaigning by supporters. DW's Nicole Ris reports from Madrid.
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