Liechtenstein's hereditary prince vetoes abortion law approved by parliament

Summary

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time in his reign to quash a bill aimed at bringing the principality's abortion laws in line with much of Europe. Parliament approved the legislation last month after a citizens' initiative signed by roughly a quarter of the nation's voters was presented. The veto has dismayed campaigners.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   23 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Prince Alois used his first veto of his reign to quash a parliament-approved abortion bill backed by a national petition, a move that dismayed campaigners.