Slovenians vote in referendum on legalizing euthanasia
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Slovenia’s parliament approved the legalization of assisted suicide in July, and this Sunday, a referendum will determine whether the public supports the change. The initiative is being led by conservative parties opposed to assisted dying.
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- A Slovenian man, Marjan, shared his experience of his terminally ill wife seeking assisted dying in Switzerland due to unrelieved pain.
- Slovenian parliament passed a bill to legalize assisted suicide in July, but conservatives blocked its implementation and called for a second referendum. 42s
- A previous referendum in 2024 saw voters support legalization, but opposition groups demanded another public vote. 51s
- The debate includes concerns from medical professionals and emphasizes the importance of individual choice regarding end-of-life decisions. 1m 8s
- Several European countries have legalized assisted suicide, and some, like Belgium, allow euthanasia in broader circumstances, including for minors. 1m 34s