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The current iteration of the Constitution of Liechtenstein was adopted in March 2003, amending the 1921 constitution.The 1921 constitution had established Liechtenstein as a constitutional monarchy headed by the reigning prince of the Princely House of Liechtenstein; a parliamentary system had been established, although the reigning Prince retained substantial political authority.
[5] Risch has been a prominent supporter of LGBTQ rights in Liechtenstein and was a supporter of the 2011 partnership act, which came into effect in 1 September. [ 1 ] [ 6 ] He was a founding member of the FLay - Gays and Lesbians Liechtenstein and Rhine Valley in 1998 and its president until 2008.
Political party Progressive Citizens' Party Sebastian Gassner (born Schädler [ 1 ] ; born 27 December 1987) is an engineer and politician from Liechtenstein who has served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein since 2021.
Elections in Liechtenstein take place at a national level within a multi-party system, with two dominant political parties. The Landtag of Liechtenstein has 25 members, elected for a four-year term by proportional representation in two multi-seat constituencies. The country also holds mayoral and municipal elections for four-year terms.
Andreas Vogt (29 August 1918 – 23 August 2002) was a Liechtenstein politician who served as a government councillor from 1965 to 1974, with the role of social affairs. He previously served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1953 to 1962.
Michael Ritter (born 4 September 1957) is a lawyer and former politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1997 to 2001, under the government of Mario Frick. He also served as a government councillor from 1993 to 2001.
In addition, the government oversaw Liechtenstein's accession to the International Monetary Fund, and started the proceedings for it in 2024. [4] [5] Liechtenstein joined the IMF on 21 October 2024. [6] This came after a successful referendum was held the previous month. [7] [8] On 19 February 2024 Risch declared his intention to not run for re ...
The Democrats for Liechtenstein (German: Demokraten pro Liechtenstein; abbreviated DpL) is a political party in Liechtenstein. Formed as a splinter of the Independents in September 2018, [ 7 ] the party holds six seats in the Landtag of Liechtenstein .