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Portugal's parliament on Friday passed a law allowing medically assisted dying, putting the Catholic-majority country on course to become the fourth in Europe to legalise euthanasia.
Before coming into force the bill must first be signed into law by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, a staunch Catholic and conservative who was re-elected only last weekend.
The president, who has yet to make public his position on the issue, could also either use his veto against the legislation or refer it to the country's constitutional court for further study.
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.