Published January 29, 2021, 4:33 PM
Portugal’s parliament is on Friday expected to pass a law allowing medically assisted dying, making the Catholic-majority country the fourth in Europe to legalize euthanasia.
Lisboetas are demonstrating against the decriminalisation of euthanasia as the Portuguese Parliament examines several proposals for such legislation. Decriminalisation was narrowly rejected almost two years ago but now has a good chance of being adopted despite opposition from the Catholic Church and doctors. (Jérome PIN / AFPTV / AFP)
Lawmakers approved proposals aimed at changing the law in February, setting up the vote despite a campaign by the Church for a national referendum on the issue.