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Transgenic Embryos: 3 European Ethics Councils Sign a Joint Statement

Transgenic Embryos: 3 European Ethics Councils Sign a Joint Statement

Although the final version of the bioethics law has yet to be voted in France, the Senate recently removed the ...
Euthanasia Cases in Belgium Increased by 12.9% in 2019

Euthanasia Cases in Belgium Increased by 12.9% in 2019

On March 3, 2020 in Belgium, the Federal Control Commission for Evaluating Euthanasia (“CFCEE”) enumerated 2655 ...
Carmat’s Artificial Heart: Clinical Trials to Resume in France

Carmat’s Artificial Heart: Clinical Trials to Resume in France

The French company Carmat announced a few days ago that it has received permission to resume its clinical studies ...
Germany’s Controversial Decision to Allow Assisted Suicide

Germany’s Controversial Decision to Allow Assisted Suicide

On February 27, 2020, the Federal Constitutional Court in Germany overturned the legal ban which prohibited ...
Belgian Law on Euthanasia: Towards Even Easier Access

Belgian Law on Euthanasia: Towards Even Easier Access

Last October in Belgium, a bill was tabled to extend the conditions permitting euthanasia. The State Council ...
Portugal’s Parliament Pushes for Euthanasia

Portugal’s Parliament Pushes for Euthanasia

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, Portugal’s parliament approved five bills on euthanasia at the first reading. ...