Liechtenstein MPs Vote to Legalise Abortion Despite Threat of Veto
The measure passed 13-12 and would also end information limits and add health insurance coverage, though Prince Alois is expected to veto it.
- Liechtenstein MPs narrowly approved a citizens' initiative to legalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, passing by 13 votes to 12 in the 25-seat parliament.
- Abortion currently remains restricted to limited circumstances, including rape or risk to a woman's life, with anyone performing the procedure outside these exceptions facing up to three years in prison.
- Led by 28-year-old Tatjana As'Ad of the Free List, Supporters gathered 4,970 signatures to bring the proposal forward, which would lift bans on providing abortion information and ensure health insurance coverage.
- Despite the parliamentary vote, the change is unlikely to become law; Hereditary Prince Alois has previously stated he will veto the legislation, maintaining his opposition to the measure.
- Almost 80% of Liechtenstein's population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church, which opposes abortion; a 2011 referendum on the issue was rejected by 52% of voters, though the 12-week limit is standard in many European countries.
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Liechtenstein's parliament has voted by a narrow margin to legalize abortion during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy, but the initiative faces a major obstacle: the crown prince's power to block the law. The citizens' initiative, led by a group of women, was approved by 13 votes in favor and 12 against in the 25-member parliament. The proposal also aims to lift a national ban on providing information on abortion and make the procedure covered by …
A popular initiative demanded that abortions be legalized within the first three months. By the consent of the parliament, the people will not vote on it now in autumn. Furthermore, a veto of the prince is expected.
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der Standard DEWith 13 to 12 votes, the parliament of the 41,000-human state adopted a popular initiative. However, the demanded referendum will not exist
Liechtenstein lawmakers on Wednesday approved a citizens' initiative legalizing abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. Hereditary Prince Alois, who holds veto power, has already expressed his opposition. Abortion is illegal in the principality except in exceptional circumstances, under penalty of imprisonment, and a referendum on the issue failed in 2011.
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