Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the principality of Liechtenstein is a quirky remnant of medieval feudal politics, where women were not given the vote until 1984. The tiny principality of Liechtenstein has been rattled by a war of words between activists who want to revoke the royal veto and the hereditary prince, who has threatened to quit if they do. Liechtenstein owes its very existence as a principality to its royal family and their princes, who have ruled it as an autonomous monarchy since the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire in 1806.
But the current ruler, Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein, has threatened that his 900-year-old family will drop its royal duties if Liechtenstein passes a referendum eliminating the prince's veto, a power enshrined in the constitution.
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NOT JUST A FIGUREHEAD !
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Prince Alois of Liechtenstein's guest of "Opportunities in Crisis" panel in Washington:
A conversation with HSH Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein, Principality of Liechtenstein
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NOT THE FIRST CRISIS WITH THE PRINCE **********************************************************************************
Liechtenstein's Prince says he will veto abortion law, if approved:
The only European countries with laws that directly defend the rights of the unborn, are Ireland, Malta, Poland and Liechtenstein.
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RICK STEVES’ LITTLE EUROPE: LIECHTENSTEIN
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Nestled between Switzerland and Austria, the principality of Liechtenstein is a quirky remnant of medieval feudal politics, where women were not given the vote until 1984. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.
The monarchs of the Principality of Liechtenstein; the last remnant of the Holy Roman Empire, from Fuerst Karl I to Hans-Adam II and Erbprinz Alois. The music is the national hymne of Liechtenstein "Oben am Jungen Rhein". Long live the Prince!
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A QUITTER ? …*********************************
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"The royal family is not willing to undertake its political responsibilities unless the prince has the necessary tools at his disposal," Alois said in a speech to parliament on March 1.
"But if the people are no longer open to that, then the royal family will not want to undertake its political responsibilities and will completely withdraw from political life."The slogan refers to plans by a citizens' committee to launch a referendum that would repeal the prince's veto power.
Wilfried Marxer, a political scientist and director of the Liechtenstein Institute, said other small states such as San Marino manage to survive without monarchies.
"People are afraid they would lose their identity and their quality of life if the monarchy disappeared," he said. On top of that, "The prince has not shown any willingness to compromise," he added.
A final obstacle: even if the referendum passed, the prince would have the power to veto it -- though analysts say it's more likely he would resign his duties and retire from politics.
Shania Twain : I’m No Quitter (sic) …
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