Woman dies in first euthanasia case in Spain

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A 25‑year‑old woman from Barcelona who survived a gang rape as a teenager has died after undergoing euthanasia.

A court in the city had earlier rejected a final legal challenge brought by her father, ruling that the medical process had followed the legal requirements and that her doctors had determined she was suffering severe and lasting psychological trauma with no further treatment options.

Her death has reopened debate about how Spain’s euthanasia law applies in cases involving mental‑health conditions, with legal and medical experts again calling for clearer guidance on complex situations like this one.

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans in Spain for help on freephone 900 525 100 or can contact them via www.samaritansinspain.com.