Overview

• Dret a Morir Dignament reports over 1,300 euthanasias have been carried out in Spain since the law took effect in June 2021.
• Court orders at the request of patients’ parents have put approved euthanasia on hold for Noelia and Francesc in Barcelona.
• Less than half of euthanasia applicants receive the procedure, and decisions average 49 days instead of the legally mandated 30, causing some patients to die before resolution.
• Catalonia led all regions with 142 euthanasias in 2024, highlighting disparities in access and implementation across Spain.
• The organization is also calling for stronger public information campaigns and mandatory training for healthcare professionals on euthanasia protocols.