So his constitutional role is to act as a rubber stamp? If he dares to demonstrate backbone he’s out on his rump? I think an unelected head of state, such as the Grand Duke, could be a force for good against cynical factionalism which serves its own and not the nation.
“So his constitutional role is to act as a rubber stamp?”
Currently no, but they want to do to him as the Spanish did to King Carlos. That includes the political party that usually sides with him. The problem is this is the first controversial law that he has had the guts to say no to. A Monarch should reject laws every now then just to remind the legislatures that he has such power. When you don’t use your powers, people will be appalled when you actually assert yourself. Kind of like when Dubya finally used the veto pen. It appalled conservatives as much as liberals. LOL!