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Adrian Hasler
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Official portrait, 2013
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
27 March 2013 – 25 March 2021
Monarch Hans-Adam II
Alois (regent)
Deputy Thomas Zwiefelhofer
Daniel Risch
Preceded by Klaus Tschütscher
Succeeded by Daniel Risch
Member of the Landtag
In office
11 February 2001 – March 2004
Personal details
Born (1964-02-11) 11 February 1964 (age 60)
Vaduz, Liechtenstein
Political party Progressive Citizens' Party
Spouse
Gudrun Elkuch
(m. 2003)
Children 2
Parents Arthur Hasler
Liselotte Kundinger
Alma mater University of St. Gallen

Adrian Hasler (born 11 February 1964) is an economist and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2013 to 2021.

Early life, family and education

Born to Arthur and Liselotte Hasler, Adrian Hasler was raised in Vaduz, one of three sons. He earned his Matura, the general qualification for university entrance, in 1984 at the Liechtenstein secondary school in Vaduz. Subsequently, he started studying business administration with an area of expertise in finance and accounting at the University of St. Gallen, where he graduated in 1991.

Early career

Hasler worked as head of controlling in the business division Thin Films of Balzers AG. From 1996 until 2004, he was head of Group Finance and deputy-director of the Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank in Vaduz.

In 2001, he was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party. In March 2004, he resigned to become the chief of the Liechtenstein National Police, replacing Martin Meyer.

Prime Minister of Liechtenstein

Government of Liechtenstein 2013
Hasler (centre) with his government in 2013.

Hasler was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, from 27 March 2013 to 25 March 2021. The 2013 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party, and Hasler was appointed Prime Minister. He also occupied the roles of Minister of General Affairs and Finance.

Later life

Since March 2024, Hasler has been the president of the board of directors of the old age and survivors’ insurance in Liechtenstein.

Personal life

Hasler married Gudrun Elkuch (born 5 September 1973), a member of the Krisens Intervention Team in Liechtenstein, on 28 May 2003 and they have two children.

See also

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  • Politics of Liechtenstein
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