https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-prince-s-surreal-abortion-veto-dismays-campaignersContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-prince-s-surreal-abortion-veto-dismays-campaignershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/liechtenstein-prince-s-surreal-abortion-veto-dismays-campaigners#u155371Mon, 26 Oct 2026 07:16:19 +0000Liechtenstein Hereditary Prince Alois has blocked a parliament-approved bill that would have legalised abortion during the first three months of pregnancy. The legislation was advanced after a citizens initiative collected signatures from roughly a quarter of the nation voters. Campaigners expressed dismay at the decision, which marks the first time the prince has used his veto power during his reign. Protesters subsequently marched through Vaduz to the princely castle. Liechtenstein maintains some of the strictest abortion laws in Europe, where terminating a pregnancy remains largely criminal