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The Netherlands Records Its First Assisted Death of a Child Between 1 and 12

The Netherlands Records Its First Assisted Death of a Child Between 1 and 12
NYT World Friday 26 June 2026, 16:44 UTC By Claire Moses 1 min read
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Sophie Hermans, the minister of health, welfare and sport in the Netherlands, in 2025.

Sophie Hermans, the minister of health, welfare and sport in the Netherlands, in 2025.
The Netherlands Records (ORG) Sophie Hermans (PERSON) Netherlands (LOCATION)
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