# Liechtenstein prince blocks abortion bill

> Hereditary Prince Alois vetoes a citizens' initiative that would have legalized abortion in the first 12 weeks, using his absolute veto power for the first time.
- Title: Liechtenstein prince blocks abortion bill · POLITICO
- Summary: Hereditary Prince Alois vetoes a citizens' initiative that would have legalized abortion in the first 12 weeks, using his absolute veto power for the first…
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- Source: POLITICO — https://politico.eu/article/liechtenstein-prince-vetoes-abortion-bill
- Published: 2026-10-21T10:43:29+00:00
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- Topics: liechtenstein, hereditary prince alois, abortion, veto, fristenlösung, tatjana as'ad, politics, world
## Prince blocks abortion bill
Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois vetoed a bill on Tuesday that would have legalized abortion during the first twelve weeks of pregnancy, blocking a citizens' initiative co-signed by a quarter of voters.
## Current abortion restrictions
Performing an abortion is currently illegal in Liechtenstein unless the pregnancy presents a severe risk to the pregnant woman's health or results from sexual assault.
## Prince's reasoning for veto
The princely house stated the bill is not suitable for adequately protecting unborn life as a central legal interest. Alois had already indicated in June he would veto the proposal on these grounds.

> is not suitable for adequately protecting unborn life as a central legal interest
## Campaigners' disappointment
Tatjana As'Ad, a campaigner for the Fristenlösung initiative, told POLITICO the decision was fixed in June with no way to change it.

> We're disappointed, but not really surprised
## Key takeaway

Liechtenstein's Hereditary Prince Alois vetoed an abortion bill passed by parliament and backed by a quarter of voters, blocking the first use of his absolute veto right.