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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 ...
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 ]
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]
This a summary of the electoral history of Josef Hoop, the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1928 to 1945, and then a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein for the Oberland electoral district from 1957 to 1959. [1] [2]
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]
[11] [12] Proportional representation was unanimously introduced to Liechtenstein on 18 January 1939, as was a point of compromise between the two parties. [13] On 11 March of the same year, Franz Joseph, in agreement with both parties, disbanded the Landtag and called for early elections. [14] [15]
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]