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Netherlands reports first euthanasia case involving a child under 12
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First reported by Ynet · Jun 24, 2026
What happened
The Netherlands has reported its first euthanasia case involving a child under 12, under a law enacted in 2024. The case, disclosed by Health Minister Sophie Hermans, is now under review by prosecutors and an oversight committee.
- 01The Netherlands reported its first euthanasia case involving a child under 12.
- 02Health Minister Sophie Hermans said the case happened in late 2025.
- 03The 2024 law allows euthanasia in rare cases of terminal, unbearable suffering.
- 04The child’s age and medical details were withheld for privacy.
- 05Prosecutors and an oversight committee are reviewing the case.
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