Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners

The hereditary prince of Liechtenstein, Alois, has used his veto power to block a bill that aimed to reform the country's abortion laws. This move dismays campaigners who had backed the legislation, which was approved by the parliament after a national petition gathered signatures from nearly a quarter of the nation's voters. The bill sought to bring Liechtenstein's laws in line with those of much of Europe, where abortion is generally more accessible.

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The prince's veto may lead to social unrest and political instability in Liechtenstein. This could have a ripple effect on European markets, causing investors to become risk-averse.

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