Posted on 11/25/2025 1:23:18 AM PST by Morgana
In a pro-life win for children and families, Prince Albert II has rejected a proposed bill that would have legalized ending a pre-born child’s life on demand up to 12 weeks while expanding existing exceptions.
The decision, delivered ahead of Monaco’s National Day, halts the bill because the prince holds final constitutional authority over legislation, according to the Monaco Tribune.
Under the current law, updated in 2019, abortion in Monaco remains illegal in nearly all circumstances. Exceptions are cases posing a serious risk to the mother’s life or health, fetal conditions deemed “incompatible with life,” or pregnancies resulting from rape that have been reported accordingly.
According to an exclusive interview with Monaco-Matin, reported by the Monaco Tribune, Prince Albert said “the current framework respects who we are,” and strikes “a balance respectful of our fundamental identity.”
Had the proposed bill been enacted, Monaco would have moved closer to the legal norms of neighboring France and most European states.
Prince Albert II rooted his decision explicitly in Monaco’s Catholic identity.
“I understand how sensitive this subject is, the emotion it can bring up,” the prince said, according to the outlet.
He also referenced “the place that the Catholic religion holds in our country.”
Out of 49 European countries and territories covered in the 2025 European Abortion Policies Atlas, 43 now permit abortion on request. This decision leaves Monaco among one of the six countries in Europe upholding protections for the unborn child’s inalienable right to life, including Andorra, Liechtenstein, Malta, Poland, and San Marino.
The prince also stated the government will introduce new support measures for women facing difficult pregnancies. Details will be announced in the coming weeks.
I guess they get away with banning abortion because they're under the radar; most people don't care what they do.
Malta is almost a micro nation.
Poland is the only serious country on that list.
Do they have Prince Albert in a can?
Monaco’s Catholic identity is defined by its constitutional status as a Catholic state, with Roman Catholicism being the official and majority religion, while also guaranteeing freedom of worship for other faiths.
Key aspects of Monaco’s Catholic identity include:
State Religion: Article 9 of the Constitution of Monaco explicitly enshrines Roman Catholicism as the official state religion. This means the principles of the Catholic Church have historically served as the foundation for its legislation and institutions, and the government is obligated to work to preserve and protect the Catholic faith in public life.
Majority Population: Approximately 82-95% of the population identifies as Roman Catholic, making it by far the dominant faith in the principality.
Deep Historical Ties: The relationship between the Catholic Church and the Monegasque ruling Grimaldi dynasty dates back to the 13th century, with strong historical and diplomatic links to the Holy See. The state’s very origins are intertwined with its Catholic identity, a reason it never adopted French-style secularism.
Governance and Hierarchy: The boundaries of the political principality are the same as the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Monaco, which is directly subject to the Pope. The Archbishop of Monaco occupies a high government office below the sovereign and the Minister of State.
Cultural and National Traditions: Catholic faith and traditions are deeply ingrained in the national heritage and collective identity of the Monegasque people.
National Day: Monaco’s National Day is held on the feast day of Saint Rainier (November 19), which underscores continuity with its Catholic heritage.
Saint Devota: The feast of Saint Devota, the patron saint of Monaco, is an important national holiday celebrated annually on January 27, which includes a traditional torchlight parade and religious ceremonies.
Other Traditions: Annual traditions like the Good Friday Procession of the Dead Christ and the Corpus Christi are observed not just as folklore, but as integral parts of the national identity.
Catholic religious instruction is an optional subject in public schools, and a prominent Catholic school operates in the principality. The nation has six Catholic churches and a cathedral.
While Catholicism is official, the constitution guarantees freedom of religion and public worship, and the government has granted official recognition to other religious communities such as the Protestant, Russian Orthodox, and Jewish communities.
Ireland legalized abortion and look at it now
GOOD!!
He should instruct the Pope on his Catholic identity.
They haven’t banned abortion.
Abortion is permitted in Monaco under three circumstances: in cases of a pregnancy resulting from rape, if the pregnancy is endangering the health of the mother, and if there is “severe fetal deformity”.
And while not legal, abortion has also been decriminalized.
But talk is cheap, isn’t it, Albert?
He should consult the Catholic Church before making such a dumb comment.
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