euthanasia

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Under Spain's 2021 law, any Spanish adult over 18 requesting euthanasia must be suffering from an incurable disease or "serious, chronic and disabling condition" and their decision must be taken free of external pressure.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A Spanish woman who has conducted a long legal battle with her father for the right to end her life is due to die by euthanasia on Thursday.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

As of Monday, three dogs at the shelter with stress-related concerns were listed for euthanasia, Ramirez said, though she clarified that euthanasia rates had not gone up in recent weeks due to the isolation.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

"Our only options at this point are to either relocate the whales or face the devastating decision of euthanasia," a statement said.

From Barron's • Nov. 26, 2025

Vet number two tested her blood and phoned me a few days later suggesting I consider euthanasia.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris