The Prince of Liechtenstein vs. Abortion Reform
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The prince of Liechtenstein vs. abortion reform
Prince Alois of Liechtenstein is expected to veto an initiative passed by the country’s parliament that would legalise abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.Situated between Switzerland and Austria, Liechtenstein – the majority of whose roughly 42,000 citizens identify as Roman Catholic – has some of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe. The tiny Alpine principality is also “one of the few places on earth where a royal family s…
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Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein has indicated that he will block the decision with a veto.
The Liechtenstein Parliament has approved by 13 votes to 12 an initiative that would allow abortion during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, despite opposition from Crown Prince Alois, who serves as Head of State and had already announced his intention not to sanction such a reform in [...]
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