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Countries where euthanasia is legal: Trends and details
Countries where euthanasia is legal: Trends and details *We are gradually updating the introductions for each country (region). Europe Countries and regions where euthanasia is legal or has been legalized (11 countries) Italy Austria Netherlands Switzerland Spain Slovenia Germany Belgium Portugal Isle of Man Luxembourg ・Countries and regions where euthanasia may soon become legal (3 countries) England France Jersey ・Countries and regions considering legalizing euthanasi

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Oct 10


List of countries (regions) where euthanasia is legal (chronological order) *Updated regularly (Updated November 11, 2025)
List of countries (regions) where euthanasia is legal (chronological order) 1982 List of countries (regions) where euthanasia is legal (chronological order) - Switzerland : The first private euthanasia organization, Exit , is established. De facto legalization (not legalization) *The 1943 law has nothing to do with the pros and cons of euthanasia, but with the "lover's suicide case." 1995 ・ Australia : Northern Territory The world euthanasia bill The first region

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Sep 26
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[World Map] Countries that have legalized euthanasia and countries/regions where it is being considered at the political level
[World Map] Countries that have legalized euthanasia (Last updated November 13, 2025) Europe -The UK will pass a euthanasia bill in the House of Commons on November 30, 2024 . The bill is currently being reviewed by a committee in the House of Lords (upper house), and is expected to be legalized by the end of the year. - On May 27, 2025, the French lower house approved a bill on euthanasia . It was scheduled to be debated in the upper house from the beginning of autumn

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Sep 25


What is euthanasia? Three categories and the current situation around the world *The stagnation of end-of-life care in Japan
[What is euthanasia? Three categories and the current situation around the world] I explained that in Japan, when referring to the term "euthanasia," it is classified into the three categories above. If you keep this diagram in mind, you'll be able to follow most discussions about euthanasia. If you still don't understand, There are three types of euthanasia: 1. Deciding the "timing of death" of one's own will (active euthanasia) 2. Cruel life-prolonging measures are bad and

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Sep 24


What is euthanasia? Basic knowledge, sedation in palliative care, "indirect euthanasia"
[What is euthanasia ? Basic knowledge: Sedation in palliative care] In the previous article, we explained about passive euthanasia (also known as "death with dignity or peaceful death"). ※Click here for the article on passive euthanasia → ★★★★★ Here we will briefly explain indirect euthanasia . The keywords are palliative care and sedation , which you may have heard of. Indirect Euthanasia (Sedation in palliative care) First, palliative care " Pain and discomfort" of

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Sep 23


What is euthanasia? Basic knowledge Passive euthanasia (death with dignity, death peacefully, etc.) Japan's outdated customs, cruel life-prolonging treatment
[What is euthanasia? Basic knowledge: Passive euthanasia] In the previous article, we explained about active euthanasia (also known as "merciful death"). *Click here for the article on active euthanasia → ★★★★★ Here we will briefly explain passive euthanasia . The key words are themes that you may have heard of, such as life-prolonging treatment and dignified death . Passive Euthanasia First, there's something I want you all to remember. Often on the streets What is the d

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Sep 22


What is euthanasia? Basic knowledge Active euthanasia
[What is euthanasia? Basic knowledge: Active euthanasia] First of all, let's remember that euthanasia is academically divided into three types . 1. Active euthanasia 2. Passive euthanasia 3. Indirect Euthanasia I think many people have heard of all the other three somewhere (three basically means "calm down") . I will explain it step by step from the top. First, let's talk about "active euthanasia." Active Euthanasia When it comes to active euthanasia, you can think of it a

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Sep 21


What is euthanasia?
[What is euthanasia?] *Currently being updated little by little ・Euthanasia Basic Information Active euthanasia (→ euthanasia) Passive euthanasia (→ peaceful death, death with dignity) Indirect euthanasia (→ sedation) Three categories and the current global situation About palliative care The limits of palliative care Summary of testimonies showing the "limits" Palliative care doctors who oppose euthanasia ・ Global euthanasia trends ・ Euthanasia World Map ・ C

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Sep 20


Contact - Association for the Legalization of Euthanasia - RiP:D
[Contact: RiP:D, a group aiming to legalize euthanasia] From the DM of the official RiP:D X account Click on the image to go to the site

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Sep 19


Basic Policy ~ Association for the Legalization of Euthanasia ~ RiP:D
[Basic Policy ~ Association for the Legalization of Euthanasia ~ RiP:D] Our basic policy: (Basic policy ~ Association for the legalization of euthanasia ~) Our organization advocates for the introduction of a euthanasia system in Japan as a dignified option for people who are deeply distressed at the end of their lives. Without being influenced by the values and paternalism of medical professionals, or by specific ideologies or religious doctrines, We prioritize "social resp

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Sep 18
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