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First Otmar Hasler cabinet

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First Otmar Hasler cabinet

Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed5 April 2001 (2001-04-05)
Date dissolved21 April 2005 (2005-04-21)
People and organisations
Head of stateHans-Adam II
Head of governmentOtmar Hasler
Deputy head of governmentRita Kieber-Beck
Total no. of members5
Member partiesFBP
Status in legislatureMajority
13 / 25 (52%)
Opposition partyPatriotic Union
Free List
History
Election2001
PredecessorSecond Mario Frick cabinet
SuccessorSecond Otmar Hasler cabinet

The First Otmar Hasler cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 5 April 2001 to 21 April 2005. It was appointed by Hans-Adam II and was chaired by Otmar Hasler.

History

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The 2001 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a majority for the Progressive Citizens' Party.[1] As a result, the Second Mario Frick cabinet was dissolved with Otmar Hasler succeeding Mario Frick as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[2]

During the government's term, a referendum to adopt Hans-Adam's revision of the Constitution of Liechtenstein to expand his powers passed in 2003. The prince had threatened to abdicate and leave the country if the referendum did not result in his favour.[3] In the run-up to the referendum, the government supported the proposed changes.[4]

In the 2005 Liechtenstein general election the Progressive Citizens' Party lost a seat and with it their absolute majority, but remained the largest party.[5] As a result, the government was dissolved and succeeded by the Second Otmar Hasler cabinet.[2]

Members

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Picture Name Term Role Party
Prime Minister
Otmar Hasler 5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005
  • Finance
  • Construction
  • Family
Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Rita Kieber-Beck 5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005
  • Justice
  • Education
  • Transport
Progressive Citizens' Party
Government councillors
Hansjörg Frick 5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005
  • Business
  • Health
  • Social
Progressive Citizens' Party
Alois Ospelt 5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005
  • Interior
  • Culture
  • Sport
  • Environment
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
Progressive Citizens' Party
Ernst Walch 5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005
  • Foreign affairs
Progressive Citizens' Party

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1181–1183 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7
  2. ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021" (PDF). www.regierung.li. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ "Liechtenstein prince wins powers". BBC News. 2003-03-16. Retrieved 2011-02-19.
  4. ^ "Hasler, Otmar". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). 31 December 2011. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  5. ^ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1166 ISBN 978-3-8329-5609-7