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title: "Labour Party Proposes Referendum on Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia"
date: 2026-05-16T10:58:36.912+00:00
updated: 2026-05-16T23:02:26.382+00:00
topics: ["Politics", "National", "Health"]
canonical: https://filqosor.com/article/2026-05-16/labour-proposes-euthanasia-referendum
source: Fil-Qosor
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# Labour Party Proposes Referendum on Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia

## In brief

- The Labour Party has proposed holding a referendum on voluntary assisted euthanasia if re-elected to government.
- This proposal follows a broad consultation process and the recent introduction of a medical will into law.
- Prime Minister Robert Abela had previously pledged to introduce a bill on assisted dying during the last legislature.

The Labour Party has announced its intention to hold a referendum on voluntary assisted euthanasia, should it be re-elected to government. This proposal was made as the party released its electoral manifesto.

Earlier, Fil-Qosor reported on [the general election campaign and party manifestos](/article/2026-05-16/general-election-campaign-intensifies-party-manifestos-proposals). The Labour Party stated that it has conducted extensive consultations on voluntary assisted euthanasia and has already introduced the concept of a medical will into Maltese law.

Prime Minister Robert Abela had previously committed to introducing a bill on assisted dying during the last parliamentary term.

## The Spin Room

**Low media divide.** Both independent outlets reported consistently on the Labour Party's proposal for a euthanasia referendum.

## Updates

- **2026-05-16:** Updated with further details from the Labour manifesto, including pledges on planning reform, and critical analysis from The Shift News and The Maltese Herald.

## Sources (3)

- [Times of Malta](https://timesofmalta.com/article/labour-proposes-euthanasia-referendum.1128537)
- [Newsbook](https://newsbook.com.mt/en/labour-promises-euthanasia-referendum-in-1000-point-manifesto/)
- [Lovin Malta](https://lovinmalta.com/news/general-election-2026/pl-wants-to-hold-a-referendum-on-voluntary-assisted-euthanasia/)

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