Malta’s next big referendum could be about euthanasia… at least if the PL is elected into government again.“We carried out a broad consultation on voluntary assisted euthanasia and we introduced the concept of a medical will into the law,” the party stated today, on the day it released its promised electoral manifesto. “The people participated in large numbers and expressed different opinions on this issue.”PL went on to state it believes the discussion on this delicate subject should continue, asserting its view that the people “should be given the opportunity to express their opinion through a referendum”.Voluntary Assisted Euthanasia, or VAE, is one done at the explicit request of a mentally competent patient who is usually suffering from a terminal illness and experiencing unbearable suffering. Beyond consent, the inclusion of a medical professional who directly administers the life-ending medication is also a vital part of VAE.An option reserved for some very divisive topics, referendums have been held only seven times in Malta’s history. Most recently 11 years ago back in 2015, the country voted on the repealing of a spring hunting season for turtle doves and quail. Before that, 2011 saw a referendum on the introduction of divorce, while in 2003, a referendum was held on whether Malta should join the European Union.Do you think Malta should hold a referendum on voluntary assisted euthanasia?•