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- Hereditary Prince Alois vetoed the bill that would have legalized abortion up to 12 weeks.
- The bill passed parliament after a citizens’ initiative gathered nearly 5,000 signatures, far above the 1,000 required.
- An August poll showed 62% of voters favored reforming the abortion law.
- Currently, abortions are allowed only for life-threatening or rape cases, forcing about 40 women yearly to travel abroad.