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Prince Alois of Liechtenstein vetoes abortion legalization bill

Catholic IntelligenceUpdated 1 min read

Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein vetoed a bill to legalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The Princely House announced the decision on October 20, stating that the reform is not compatible with protecting unborn life as a fundamental legal value.

The Liechtenstein parliament, known as the Landtag, approved the measure on September 2 by a 13-12 vote. The parliament also declined to hold a popular referendum on the law. Under the constitution of the principality, no law takes effect without the approval of the reigning prince.

Abortion remains a crime in Liechtenstein except in cases of rape or when there is a grave danger to the woman's life or health. The Princely House stated that Prince Alois supports increased counseling and assistance for women before, during, and after pregnancy.

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  1. Oct 22, 6:17 AM cath.ch Français Le prince Alois met son veto à l'autorisation de l'avortement au Liechtenstein
  2. Oct 23, 10:17 AM Opoka Polski Książę Liechtensteinu zawetował liberalizację prawa aborcyjnego. Bp Elbs apeluje o oddział położniczy
  3. Oct 23, 4:04 AM ACI Digital Português Príncipe de Liechtenstein veta aborto até 12 semanas de gestação
  4. Oct 23, 12:38 PM National Catholic Register Liechtenstein’s Prince Vetoes Bill to Legalize Abortion Up to 12 Weeks
  5. Oct 23, 6:41 AM Catholic News Agency Liechtenstein’s prince vetoes bill to legalize abortion up to 12 weeks
  6. Oct 22, 7:10 PM Catholic World News Liechtenstein's prince vetoes abortion legalization (SPUC)
  7. Oct 23, 3:28 AM InfoVaticana Español Liechtenstein frena la legalización del aborto: el príncipe Alois veta la reforma aprobada por el Parlamento
  8. Oct 23, 1:43 AM InfoCatólica Español El príncipe Alois cumple su promesa y frena el aborto aprobado por un solo voto
  9. Oct 23, 11:00 PM kath.net Deutsch Bravo! Erbprinz Alois legt Veto gegen Abtreibungsgesetz in Liechtenstein ein
  10. Oct 26, 3:36 AM Vatican News Tiếng Việt Thái tử Liechtenstein phủ quyết dự luật hợp pháp hóa phá thai
  11. Oct 26, 2:39 AM Vatican News Deutsch Liechtenstein: Abtreibungen bleiben weiterhin verboten
  12. Oct 26, 7:19 AM Katholiek Nieuwsblad Nederlands Erfprins Liechtenstein blokkeert nieuwe abortuswet met veto

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