Otmar Hasler (born 28 September 1953) was the
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
This is a list of heads of government of Liechtenstein.
The current () is Daniel Risch, since 25 March 2021.
Head of government Provincial administrator (1861–1921)
The () was the title of the head of government from 1861 to 1921.
Prim ...
from 5 April 2001 to 25 March 2009.
Earlier life
He was educated at the
University of Fribourg
The University of Fribourg (french: Université de Fribourg; german: Universität Freiburg) is a public university located in Fribourg, Switzerland.
The roots of the university can be traced back to 1580, when the notable Jesuit Peter Canisius ...
. Hasler served as
President of the Landtag from January 1995 to December 1995.
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
He was appointed on 5 April 2001, replacing
Mario Frick, and led a government of the
Progressive Citizens' Party in Liechtenstein
The Progressive Citizens' Party in Liechtenstein (german: Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei in Liechtenstein, FBP) is a national-conservative political party in Liechtenstein. The FBP is one of the two major political parties in Liechtenstein, a ...
and the
Patriotic Union. His rule saw a significant transfer of powers from his office to the reigning
Prince of Liechtenstein
The prince regnant of Liechtenstein (german: Fürst von und zu Liechtenstein) is the monarch and head of state of Liechtenstein.Principality of Liechtenstein Family - Die fürstliche Familie (in German) The Liechtenstein family, after which t ...
.
See also
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Politics of Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is a principality governed under a constitutional monarchy. It has a form of mixed constitution in which political power is shared by the monarch and a democratically elected parliament. There is a two-party system (though there are t ...
References
Heads of government of Liechtenstein
1953 births
Living people
Members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein
Speakers of the Landtag of Liechtenstein
Progressive Citizens' Party politicians
Patriotic Union (Liechtenstein) politicians
University of Fribourg alumni
People from Gamprin
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