Nearly ten thousand people in the Netherlands were euthanized in 2024

Nearly ten thousand people in the Netherlands were euthanized in 2024

In 2024, the Netherlands reported a significant milestone in its long-standing euthanasia program, with nearly 10,000 individuals opting for assisted death, according to multiple news sources. This figure, detailed in a recent report by the Regional Euthanasia Review Committees (RTE), reflects a 10% increase from 2023 and underscores the nation’s evolving approach to end-of-life choices. […]

Nearly 10K in Netherlands euthanized in 2024, including 219 for 'psychological disorders': report

Nearly 10,000 people living in the Netherlands were euthanized last year, marking a 10% increase from the year before and a 60% increase in those suffering from psychological conditions, according to a recent report. #Netherlands #euthanasia #assistedsuicide #cultureofdeath #mentalhealth

The Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Committee has ruled that an American Akita dog that has bitten a man and three dogs should be euthanized after all. The dog's owner appealed the Reykjavík City Health Committee's decision to euthanize it, but that claim has now been rejected by the Appeals Committee.