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Executive branch Liechtenstein, in 35 editions.
The entry for Liechtenstein published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 29 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 29
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024- reigning prince,
- hereditary prince,
- prime minister,
- deputy prime minister
reigning prince, hereditary prince, prime minister, deputy prime minister
- reigning prince,
- hereditary prince,
- head of government,
- deputy head of government
reigning prince, hereditary prince, prime minister, head of government, deputy prime minister head of government
Published as “Executive branch”
- reigning prince,
- hereditary prince,
- head of government,
- deputy head of government
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- Head of Government:
- Hans BRUNHART (since 26 April 1978); Deputy Head of Government Dr. Herbert WILLE (since 2 February 1986)
Published as “Elections”
- Diet:
- last held on 5 March 1989 (next to be held by March 1993);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (25 total) VU 13, FBP 12
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
reigning prince, hereditary prince, head of government, deputy head of
government
Chief of State:
Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed executive powers 26
August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11
June 1968)
Head of Government:
Hans BRUNHART (since 26 April 1978); Deputy Head of Government Dr. Herbert
WILLE (since 2 February 1986)
Diet:
last held on 5 March 1989 (next to be held by March 1993); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (25 total) VU 13, FBP 12
Published as “Elections”
- Diet:
- last held on 7 February 1993 (next to be held by March 1997);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (25 total) FBP 12, VU 11, FL 2
Published as “Executive branch”
- reigning prince,
- hereditary prince,
- head of government,
- deputy head of government
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- Head of Government:
- Markus BUECHEL (since 7 February 1993); Deputy Head of Government Dr. Herbert WILLE (since 2 February 1986)
Diet:
last held on 7 February 1993 (next to be held by March 1997); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (25 total) FBP 12, VU 11, FL 2
reigning prince, hereditary prince, head of government, deputy head of
government
Chief of State:
Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed executive powers 26
August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11
June 1968)
Head of Government:Hans BRUNHART Markus BUECHEL (since 26 April 1978); 7 February 1993); Deputy Head of Government Dr. Herbert
Herbert WILLE (since 2 February 1986)
Diet:
last held on 5 March 1989 (next to be held by March 1993); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (25 total) VU 13, FBP 12
The entry for Liechtenstein did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993); Deputy Head of Government Dr. Thomas BUECHEL (since 15 December 1993)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet;
- elected by the Diet;
- confirmed by the sovereign
Diet: chief of
last held on 7 February 1993 (next to be held by March 1997); results -
percent of vote by party NA; seats - (25 total) FBP 12, VU 11, FL 2
reigning prince, hereditary prince, head of government, deputy head of
government
ChiefState:state: Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed
executive powers 26
zu Liechtenstein (born 11Head head of Government: government: Mario FRICK (since
Markus BUECHEL7 February 15 December 1993); Deputy Head
of Government Dr.
Herbert WILLE2 February 1986) 15 December 1993)
cabinet: Cabinet; elected by the Diet; confirmed by the sovereign
- chief of state:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, who is a hereditary monarch, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Dr. Thomas BUECHEL (since 15 December 1993) were elected by the Landtag for a four-year term and confirmed by the prince
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was elected by the Diet; confirmed by the prince
chief of state: Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989; assumed 1989, who is
a hereditary monarch, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir
Apparent Prince ALOIS von und
head of government: Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993); 1993) and Deputy Head
Head of Government Dr. Thomas BUECHEL (since 15 December 1993) were
elected by the Landtag for a four-year term and confirmed by the
prince
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was elected by the Diet; confirmed by the sovereign prince
- chief of state:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 14 April 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the prince
- elections :
- none;
- the prince is a hereditary monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the prince and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the prince
chief of state: Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, who is assumed
a hereditary monarch,
executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir
zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December
1993) and DeputyDr. Thomas BUECHEL Michael RITTER (since 15 December 1993) were 14 April
1997)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Landtag for a four-year term and Diet; confirmed by the prince
elections : none; the prince is a hereditary monarch; followingcabinet: Cabinet was elected legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is
usually appointed the head of government by the Diet; confirmed prince and the leader
of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the
deputy head of government by the prince
- chief of state:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the prince
- elections:
- none;
- the prince is a hereditary monarch;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the prince and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the prince
chief of state: Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed
executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und
zu Liechtenstein (born 11 June 1968)
head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December
1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 14 April 2 February
1997)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the princeelections : elections: none; the prince is a hereditary monarch; following
legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is
usually appointed the head of government by the prince and the leader
of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the
deputy head of government by the prince
- chief of state:
- Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince Hans ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed
executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und
zu Liechtenstein Liechtenstein, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968)
head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December
December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February
February 1997)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the prince monarch
elections: none; the prince monarch is a hereditary monarch; hereditary; following
elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is
appointed the head of government by the prince monarch and the leader
the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the
deputy head of government by the prince monarch
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968)
- head of government:
- Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February 1997)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince Hans HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed
head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968) head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February 1997) cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Diet;
- confirmed by the monarch elections: none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS von und zu Liechtenstein, ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968)
The same text in 2002 and 2003.
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS,
- son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968)
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- head of government:
- Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968) head of government: Head of Government Mario FRICK (since 15 December 1993) and Deputy Head of Government Michael RITTER (since 2 February 1997) cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Diet; confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
head of government: Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968) note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968) note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
head of government: Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Ottmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968) 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government Otmar Ottmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Diet Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Diet Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Ottmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government Ottmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK (since 5 April 2001)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the parliament, Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001); Deputy Head of Government Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 21 April 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- none;
- the monarch is hereditary;
- following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government Ottmar Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001) and 2001); Deputy Head of Government Rita KIEBER-BECK Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 5 21 April 2001) 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government (Prime Minister) Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001);
- Deputy Head of Government (Deputy Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 21 April 2005)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government (Prime Minister) Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001); Deputy Head of Government (Deputy Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 21 April 2005)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections: none; the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Klaus TSCHUTSCHER (since 25 March 2009)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections:
- the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state:
Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government: Head of Government (Prime Minister) Otmar HASLER (since 5 April 2001); Deputy
Head of Government (Deputy Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER TSCHUTSCHER (since 21 April 2005) 25 March 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections:
the monarch is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 25 March 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state:
Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government:
Head of Government Klaus TSCHUTSCHER TSCHUETSCHER (since 25 March 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarch monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag is usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
The same text in 2011 and 2012.
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government (Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 25 March 2009)
- cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state:
Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government:
Head of Government (Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER (since 25 March 2009)
cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
The same text in 2013 and 2014.
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Head of Government (Prime Minister) Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state:
Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM retains status of chief of state
head of government:
Head of Government (Prime Minister) Klaus TSCHUETSCHER Adrian HASLER (since 25 27 March 2009) 2013)
cabinet:
Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state:
head of government:
Head of Government (Prime Minister)
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag usually appointed the head of government by the
elections:monarch monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Landtag Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS ADAM HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent Prince ALOIS, son of the monarch (born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS ADAM HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS ADAM HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS, son ALOIS (son of the monarch (born monarch, born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
The same text in 2019 and 2020.
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968);
- note - 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 March 2013)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968);
- note - 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Daniel RISCH; Deputy Prime Minister Sabine MONAUNI (both since 25 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); note - 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Adrian HASLER (since 27 Daniel RISCH; Deputy Prime Minister Sabine MONAUNI (both since 25 March 2013) 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984);
- Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968);
- note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Daniel RISCH; Deputy Prime Minister Sabine MONAUNI (both since 25 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in Parliament usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
head of government: Prime Minister Daniel RISCH; Deputy Prime Minister Sabine MONAUNI (both since 25 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in the Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in the Landtag Parliament usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Daniel RISCH (since 25 March 2021)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- elections/appointments:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in Parliament usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
note : the prince's successor is Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but Prince HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984); Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); note - on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state 1984)
head of government: Prime Minister Daniel RISCH; Deputy Prime Minister Sabine MONAUNI (both since RISCH (since 25 March 2021)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
elections/appointments: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the leader of the majority party in Parliament usually appointed the head of government by the monarch, and the leader of the largest minority party in Parliament usually appointed the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
note : the prince's successor is Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but Prince HANS-ADAM II retains status of chief of state
- chief of state:
- Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984)
- head of government:
- Prime Minister Brigitte HAAS (since 10 April 2025)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarch
- election/appointment process:
- the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually appoints the leader of the majority party in Parliament as the head of government, and also appoints the leader of the largest minority party in Parliament as the deputy head of government if there is a coalition government
note : the prince's successor is his son, Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS; on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but Prince HANS-ADAM II retains the status of chief of state
chief of state: Prince HANS-ADAM II (since 13 November 1989, assumed executive powers on 26 August 1984)
head of government: Prime Minister Daniel RISCH Brigitte HAAS (since 25 March 2021) 10 April 2025)
cabinet: Cabinet elected by the Parliament, confirmed by the monarchelections/appointments: election/appointment process: the monarchy is hereditary; following legislative elections, the monarch usually appoints the leader of the majority party in Parliament usually appointed as the head of government by the monarch, government, and also appoints the leader of the largest minority party in Parliament usually appointed as the deputy head of government by the monarch if there is a coalition government
note : the prince's successor is his son, Heir Apparent and Regent of Liechtenstein Prince ALOIS (son of the monarch, born 11 June 1968); ALOIS; on 15 August 2004, HANS-ADAM II transferred the official duties of the ruling prince to ALOIS, but Prince HANS-ADAM II retains the status of chief of state
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Liechtenstein: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/liechtenstein/executive-branch.