Zurich voters approve expanded euthanasia access, conservatives suffer setback
In Zurich, the public voted to allow assisted suicide in hospitals and certain care homes, dealing a blow to the Conservative party.
The referendum results require Zurich hospitals and a handful of private elderly and nursing homes to make space available for Exit and Dignitas. Health director Natalie Rickli noted that the outcome will not dramatically alter the system, while Dignitas representative Julia Gerber Rüegg emphasized different implications for assisted suicide in those settings. The Conservative party faced a clear defeat on the proposal.
Why it matters
The decision broadens assisted-suicide access in Zurich, affecting healthcare providers and end-of-life choices.
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