Former Dutch Prime Minister Dries van Agt and Wife Choose Double Euthanasia

Dries van Agt, a former Dutch prime minister, and his wife Eugenie, both aged 93, opted for a rare double euthanasia, highlighting the Netherlands' liberal euthanasia laws.

Dries van Agt and his wife Eugenie, both 93, died hand-in-hand in a double euthanasia, a growing but still rare practice in the Netherlands.
Van Agt, known for his humor and later left-wing views, served as the Dutch prime minister from 1977 to 1982.
The couple's decision reflects the Netherlands' liberal stance on euthanasia, legal since 2002 under specific conditions.
Van Agt was a vocal critic of Israel and was condemned by some as an antisemite for his defense of Hamas and criticism of Israeli policies.
The Rights Forum, a pro-Palestinian group founded by Van Agt, announced the couple's death, emphasizing their inseparable bond and shared suffering.