Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petition The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein has used his veto for the first time in his reign to quash a bill aimed at bringing abortion laws in line with much of Europe.

The legislation was approved by Liechtenstein’s parliament last month after the presentation of a citizens’ initiative signed by roughly a quarter of the nation’s voters. Continue reading...

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