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General elections were held in Liechtenstein on 4 April 1939. [1] Although a new system of proportional representation had been introduced to pacify voters at a time when the country was under threat from neighbouring Nazi Germany, it was not used and the elections became known as the "silent elections" as no actual vote was held. [2]
[1] [2] Before the ratification of the 1921 constitution, the head of government was not elected, but rather appointed by the prince of Liechtenstein, thus elections were only held to elect members of the Landtag. [3] [4] Under the constitution general elections are held for the members of the Landtag of Liechtenstein, who then elect the prime ...
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.
The 2021 Liechtenstein general election was held on 7 February 2021 to elect the 25 members of the Landtag. [1] It was the 48th legislative term, and ended on 9 February 2025. [2] The Landtag consists of the elected members, who then elect the president and the government. [3] Of the 25 elected, 10 were newcomers, and 7 were women. [4]
Mayoral results by municipality Local elections were held in Liechtenstein on 12 February 1939 to elect the municipal councils and the mayors of the eleven municipalities . [ 1 ]
In the 2021 Liechtenstein general election, the Patriotic Union (VU) and Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) each won 10 seats. [7] As a result, the two parties formed a coalition government, ultimately under Daniel Risch of the VU. [7] [8] The Free List and Democrats for Liechtenstein received 12.9% and 11.1% of the vote in 2021 respectively. [9]
The election was seen as a two-horse race. [7] There were only marginal policy differences between the VU and FBP. [7] [8] In 2017 the FBP won 35.2% of the vote and the VU 33.7%. [9] Incumbent prime minister Adrian Hasler declared his intention not to run for re-election during a press conference on 27 May 2020. [10]
A referendum on the electoral system was held in Liechtenstein on 30 May 1935. [1] Voters were asked whether they approved of introducing a system using proportional representation. [1] The proposal was rejected by 53% of voters. [1] Nevertheless, a proportional system was later adopted in 1939. [2]