
European nations are systematically expanding euthanasia laws to target children, representing a devastating assault on the fundamental right to life and family authority that should alarm every American parent.
Story Highlights
- Belgium legalized child euthanasia in 2013, with first minor killed in 2016
- Netherlands planning to extend euthanasia to children aged 1-12 years old
- Colombia allows euthanasia for children over 6 with parental approval since 2018
- Growing global movement threatens parental rights and sanctity of life principles
Belgium Leads the Charge Against Innocent Life
Belgium became the first nation to legalize euthanasia for terminally ill children in 2013, establishing a horrific precedent that undermines the most basic human right. The Belgian Federal Parliament’s decision required strict conditions including parental consent and the child’s supposed understanding of death. In 2016, Belgium crossed a moral line by actually euthanizing its first minor under these regulations. This represents government overreach at its most sinister level, usurping parental authority over life-and-death decisions involving their own children.
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Euthanasia for children is the devil’s latest sinister attack on innocent life – LifeSite https://t.co/tk7dByuR8e
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Netherlands Expands Death Culture to Infants
The Netherlands has operated under the Groningen Protocol, which permits euthanasia for newborns experiencing “unbearable suffering.” Dutch Health Minister Ernst Kuipers announced plans to extend euthanasia access to children aged one to twelve, though legislation remains pending. The Netherlands already legalized adult euthanasia in 2002 before extending coverage to certain pediatric cases. This systematic expansion reveals a calculated assault on traditional family values and the fundamental belief that all life possesses inherent dignity and worth.
Colombia Joins the Anti-Life Coalition
Colombia’s legal system ordered the creation of euthanasia regulations for children in 2017, culminating in Resolution 825/2018. This resolution permits euthanasia for children over six years old with parental approval, effectively making parents complicit in ending their child’s life. The Colombian court’s mandate demonstrates how judicial activism can override natural law and constitutional protections for life. Medical professionals must now navigate complex ethical landscapes while being pressured to participate in procedures that fundamentally contradict their healing mission.
These developments represent more than policy changes; they signal a coordinated global attack on the sanctity of human life and parental rights. Patient advocacy groups promote these laws as “compassionate options,” but they actually create a culture where society views disabled and suffering children as burdens rather than precious lives deserving protection and care.
American Resistance to European Death Culture
The expansion of child euthanasia laws across multiple nations should serve as a stark warning to American families about the slippery slope of liberal policies that prioritize convenience over life. These laws undermine parental authority by involving government bureaucrats and medical professionals in the most intimate family decisions. The Trump administration must recognize this growing threat and ensure that American healthcare policy continues protecting innocent life rather than facilitating its destruction. Conservative Americans must remain vigilant against similar legislative efforts that could emerge domestically.
Sources:
Legality of euthanasia – Wikipedia
Where is Euthanasia Legal – World Population Review
Medical Aid in Dying Debate – Britannica
Colombia – World Federation of Right to Die Societies
Several States Consider Assisted Suicide Legislation in 2025 – OSV News
States Where Assisted Suicide Legislation is Gaining Ground in 2025 – National Catholic Register