This is the 8000th most frequent Dutch word.
ethische
"Ethical."
The word 'ethische' is used as an adjective describing 'kwesties' (issues), implying that these issues pertain to ethics.
Ethische kwesties spelen een belangrijke rol in de geneeskunde.
Ethical issues play an important role in medicine.
Here, 'ethische' modifies 'code', specifying that the code concerns moral principles.
Ze hebben een ethische code opgesteld voor werknemers.
They have established an ethical code for employees.
In this case, 'ethische' describes 'overwegingen' (considerations), meaning that the considerations are related to ethics.