President of Belgian’s Biggest Health Care Fund Advocates Euthanasia as Solution for Elderly Who are Tired of Life
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Luc Van Gorp, President of Belgium’s largest healthcare fund Christian Mutual Society (Mutualité chrétienne), has proposed euthanasia as a potential solution for elderly individuals who feel their lives are complete.
In an interview with the Belgian newspaper Het Nieuwsblad, Van Gorp discussed the burgeoning crisis of Belgium’s aging population and the insurmountable pressure it places on healthcare resources.
Belgium, like many European nations, is witnessing a dramatic increase in its elderly demographic.
According to a study published in the IMF elibrary, Belgium’s population is experiencing a rapid aging trend, which is expected to continue.
Between 2005 and 2022, the segment of the Belgian population aged 65 and over expanded nearly threefold quicker than the under-65 demographic,
