# Liechtenstein prince’s abortion veto dismays campaigners

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- The Guardian, 2026-10-23 04:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/23/liechtenstein-princes-surreal-abortion-veto-dismays-campaigners

> Hereditary Prince Alois has used his first veto of his reign to block a parliament-approved bill easing abortion restrictions. The proposal followed a citizens’ initiative backed by roughly a quarter of the electorate, and campaigners said the decision was disappointing and troubling.