Liechtenstein’s prince vetoed a popular abortion reform bill, highlighting the significant political power of hereditary monarchs to override democratic decisions in small European states.
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Alois uses the first veto of his reign to quash parliament-approved bill backed by a national petitionThe 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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