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In Liechtenstein, Parliament supports an initiative to legalise abortion
France🏛️ PoliticsCenter5 hr. ago

In Liechtenstein, Parliament supports an initiative to legalise abortion

The Parliament of Liechtenstein voted on September 2 to support a citizen initiative seeking to legalize abortion within the first three months of pregnancy, passing by the narrowest margin possible. However, the reigning Prince, Alois, who holds veto power, clearly opposed the initiative. Currently, abortion is illegal except in exceptional cases such as when the mother’s life is at risk or in cases of rape. Women facing these circumstances could face up to one year in prison, while those performing abortions outside these exceptions could receive up to three years. The initiative was led by Tatjana As'Ad, a member of the leftist Free List party, and collected over 4,970 signatures, more than five times the legal requirement. Despite parliamentary approval, a motion to hold a referendum was rejected. In a 2011 referendum on abortion legalization, 52% of voters opposed it.

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France 24 (Français) logoFrance 24 (Français)State / PublicCenter5 hr. ago
In Liechtenstein, Parliament supports an initiative to legalise abortion

The Parliament of Liechtenstein voted on September 2 to support a citizen initiative seeking to legalize abortion within the first three months of pregnancy, passing by the narrowest margin possible. However, the reigning Prince, Alois, who holds veto power, clearly opposed the initiative. Currently, abortion is illegal except in exceptional cases such as when the mother’s life is at risk or in cases of rape. Women facing these circumstances could face up to one year in prison, while those performing abortions outside these exceptions could receive up to three years. The initiative was led by Tatjana As'Ad, a member of the leftist Free List party, and collected over 4,970 signatures, more than five times the legal requirement. Despite parliamentary approval, a motion to hold a referendum was rejected. In a 2011 referendum on abortion legalization, 52% of voters opposed it.

Bias read (Center): The article presents both sides of the issue: the parliamentary vote in favor of the initiative and the opposition from the ruling prince. It provides factual information about the current laws, the background of the initiative, and historical context from a previous referendum. There is no overtly左

Le Monde logoLe MondeIndependent🔒Center6 hr. ago
The Liechtenstein Parliament approves a citizens' initiative to legalise abortion

The Parliament of Liechtenstein approved a citizen initiative aimed at legalizing abortion by a narrow majority on Wednesday. The measure received a significant number of signatures, but the reigning Prince Alois, who opposes the initiative, retains the right to veto it. This decision reflects growing public support for reproductive rights in the small European principality.

Bias read (Center): The article presents the approval of the initiative as a factual outcome without overtly emphasizing any particular ideological stance. It mentions opposition from the ruling prince but does not frame his position as more significant or influential than the parliamentary vote. The tone remains neutr

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