The Netherlands has reported its first known euthanasia death involving a child under age 12 since expanding its euthanasia regulations in 2024, according to government data.
The case, involving a child between ages 1 and 12, was reported in late 2025 and is undergoing review by an independent committee to determine whether legal requirements were followed. Few details about the child’s age, medical condition, or circumstances have been released.
The case has renewed concerns about the expansion of assisted-dying laws and the growing acceptance of intentionally ending human life, particularly among vulnerable populations. Children facing serious illness or suffering deserve compassionate care, medical support, and protection for their lives.
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