PRINCE ALBERT II OF MONACO VETOED A BILL THAT AIMED TO LEGALISE ABORTION, EMPHASIZING THE COUNTRY'S CHRISTIAN VALUES AND RESPECT FOR HUMAN LIFE, WHICH ARE CENTRAL TO MONACO'S SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND MORAL VALUES; ALLEGED NEWS. [1]
Made public
The decision was made public during a session of the National Council on November 26, 2025, when Minister of State Christophe Mirmand delivered a statement explaining why Proposition of Law N°267 adopted by the Council on May 15, 2025 - will not become a government bill; Alleged News. [1]
The proposed legislation had sought to authorise voluntary termination (abortion) up to 12 weeks (16 weeks in cases of rape), and reduce the age of parental consent from 18 to 15; Alleged News. [1]
Dismissal of bill
The dismissal of the bill left the current law unchanged, which specified that abortion in Monaco remains formally illegal, but has been decriminalised since 2019; Alleged News. [1] Termination of pregnancy (abortion) is permitted only in three circumstances; rape, serious risk to the mother's life, or significant foetal malformation; Alleged News. [1]
Reflection of identity
During an interview, Prince Albert II stated; "I believe the current system reflects our identity, considering the role of the Catholic religion in Monaco, while ensuring safe and humane support"; Alleged News. [1]
[1] De Levotha, Celina Lafuente. Monaco Reporter. Prince Albert II declined to sign the abortion legalization bill in the Principality; Alleged News
With thanks to monacoreporter.com
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