Hereditary prince of. Liechtenstein uses his veto to quash bill backed by national petition. The bill was approved by the. Parliament last month. It was signed by a quarter of the nation's voters.
Royal house confirms prince's veto in a statement. Campaigners describe it as a blow to the monarchy underpinned by democracy. He has threatened to vet legislation twice in his reign.
Voters cast their ballots to uphold veto powers in a referendum. The referendum was described as a proxy debate over a monarchy. Alois says he is open to lifting the ban on information about abortion.
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