Spain Legalises Euthanasia, Becomes 4th European Nation To Do So

Spain on March 18 became the fourth European country to legalise euthanasia in certain circumstances. Effective from June 2021, the law allows adults to end their lives provided that they are suffering from "unbearable pain" due to "incurable" diseases. Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez said that the decision has made the country "more humane, fairer and freer". While the new law garnered support from centre and left-wing parties, conservative and religious groups condemned the move.