Liechtenstein’s restrictive abortion laws, some of the most archaic in Europe, are facing growing calls for reform as activists and legal experts push for women’s reproductive rights to be recognised and protected. However, efforts to modernise legislation have been repeatedly stalled, with the country’s ruling prince emerging as a key obstacle. Despite mounting pressure both domestically and internationally, Prince Hans-Adam II continues to wield his constitutional powers to block changes, leaving many to question how long Liechtenstein will remain an outlier in an increasingly progressive continent. This article examines the tangled political and social dynamics behind the stalled reforms and what it means for women in the principality.
Liechtenstein’s Outdated Abortion Laws Clash with Women’s Rights and Public Opinion
Liechtenstein remains one of the few European countries where abortion laws have not evolved in decades, clashing sharply with contemporary…
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Author : EURO-NEWS
Publish date : 2026-09-25 16:06:00
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