Ljubljana, Nov. 24 -- A majority of Slovenian voters rejected a law that legalizes assisted dying, the State Electoral Commission said.
According to preliminary results of the national referendum, 53.4 percent voted against the law, while 46.6 percent supported it. Voter turnout reached almost 41 percent.
The legislation, adopted by the center-left government coalition in July, would have allowed adults of sound mind suffering from incurable diseases to request medically assisted death under regulated conditions. Supporters argued it offered dignity and relief to terminally ill patients, while opponents warned of possible misuse and insufficient safeguards.
The result marks a setback for the ruling coalition, which is preparing for a gen...