US EditionPrince Albert II of Monaco Blocks Bill to Legalize Abortion In Principality After Council Votes to Pass
- Prince Albert II of Monaco confirmed his rejection of a bill to relax abortion restrictions, stating that the decision respects the Catholic identity of Monaco.
- The proposed legislation aimed to allow abortion up to 12 weeks and to reduce the parental consent age from 18 to 15.
- Currently, abortion is illegal in Monaco except in cases of rape, life risk to the mother, or severe fetal malformations, with changes being sought for years.
- Feminist associations expressed disappointment over the decision, which highlights Monaco's unique position on abortion in contrast to trends across Europe.
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In this Mediterranean micro-country, Catholicism remains a state religion and complicates the adoption of societal reforms such as the legalization of abortion.
Just before the National Day, Prince Albert II blocked a crucial bill to legalize the abortion. While he invokes the Catholic religion of the principality, his decision maintains a status quo: Monegasque doctors still face five to ten years in prison to practice this act, forcing women who wish to resort to exile.
In the traditionally Catholic Monaco, a political decision provides for discussions. Prince Albert makes his attitude clear.
Prince Albert II of Monaco Blocks Bill to Legalize Abortion In Principality After Council Votes to Pass
Prince Albert II is blocking a bill to legalize abortion in Monaco.The 67-year-old royal has refused to sign legislation into law in the principality after the National Council voted to pass it, using a rare power as sovereign prince.
Monaco is one of the last states in Europe not to have legalized abortion. Prince Albert opposes it, despite the fact that a bill has been passed on this subject. ...
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