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List of heads of government of Liechtenstein

List of heads of government of Liechtenstein

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The head of government of Liechtenstein (German: Regierungschef), known informally as the Prime Minister, is the chief executive of the Government of Liechtenstein and chairs the Cabinet of Liechtenstein. They are appointed by the sovereign prince of Liechtenstein in conjunction with the Landtag of Liechtenstein and is expected to command the confidence of both the prince and Landtag.[2] The appointed head of government is typically the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Landtag or a coalition of parties but is not required to be a member of the Landtag themselves, although they should meet the eligibility requirements for that office.

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The role originated from Landesverweser (transl. State administrator), which was created upon the ratification of the 1862 Constitution of Liechtenstein. In 1921, a new constitution was ratified in which the office was replaced by that of Prime Minister.[3][4]

The incumbent Prime Minister is Daniel Risch since 25 March 2021.[5]

Head of government

Political parties

Further information: List of political parties in Liechtenstein

  Independent

  Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP)

  Christian-Social People's Party (VP)[lower-alpha 1]

  Patriotic Union (VU)

District administrator (1849–1852)

The Landrat (transl. District administrator ) was the head of the district council of Liechtenstein, an elected assembly that served as the first democratic representation in Liechtenstein that was created in response to the 1848 German Revolutions. The council and role of district administrator lasted from 23 May 1849 to 20 July 1852 when they were both abolished by Aloys II.[6] It was chaired by Karl Schädler.[7]

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State administrator (1861–1921)

The Landesverweser (transl. State administrator), also known as simply 'Governor', was the title of the head of government from 1861 to 1921.[4] The role was created in April 1861 and was formalized upon the ratification of the 1862 constitution of Liechtenstein on 26 September.[3]

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Prime Minister (1921–present)

The Regierungschef (lit. 'head of government') is the current title for the head of government.[4] The office replaced State Administrator upon the ratification of the constitution of Liechtenstein on 5 October 1921.[3] Under this constitution, the eligibility for becoming head of government was changed to require residency in Liechtenstein.[2]

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  1. Defunct from 1936
  2. People are numbered according to periods served by the same person. For example, Carl von In der Maur served as State Administrator twice in two non-consecutive terms, yet is still counted as the second. People who occupied the position in a provisional manner are not counted, yet still noted.

Deputy head of government

The deputy head of government is the secondary chief executive in Liechtenstein.[4] The role is appointed by the prince of Liechtenstein from one of the cabinet ministers upon the proposal of the Landtag of Liechtenstein.[2]

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References

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    "CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN". EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR DEMOCRACY THROUGH LAW (VENICE COMMISSION). Strasbourg. 27 November 2002 [5 October 1921]. pp. 22–23. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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    Wille, Herbert (31 December 2011). "Verfassung". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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    Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Landrat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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    Rheinberger, Rudolf (31 December 2011). "Schädler, Karl (1804–1872)". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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