For an insight into the debate on euthanasia, see:

DRZE In Focus: Euthanasia. Online Version

More detailed information on the ethical and legal dimension of the debate can be found in the related DRZE expert report: Grimm, C. / Hillebrand, I. (2009): Sterbehilfe. Rechtliche und ethische Aspekte.  Ethik in den Biowissenschaften – Sachstandsberichte des DRZE, Bd. 8. (Expert reports by the DRZE, Vol. 8.) Freiburg i. Br.: Alber. Online Version (German)