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Adrian Hasler
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Official portrait, 2017
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| Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
| In office 27 March 2013 – 25 March 2021 |
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| Monarch | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
| Deputy | Thomas Zwiefelhofer Daniel Risch |
| Preceded by | Klaus Tschütscher |
| Succeeded by | Daniel Risch |
| Member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein for Oberland | |
| In office 11 February 2001 – 31 March 2004 |
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| Succeeded by | Marco Ospelt |
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| Born | 11 February 1964 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse |
Gudrun Elkuch
(m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
Adrian Hasler is a politician and economist from Liechtenstein. He was the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2013 to 2021. Before that, he was a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein (Liechtenstein's parliament) from 2001 to 2004. He was born on February 11, 1964.
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Adrian Hasler's Early Life and Career
Growing Up in Liechtenstein
Adrian Hasler grew up in Vaduz, Liechtenstein. He was one of three sons. In 1984, he finished high school in Vaduz. This allowed him to go to university.
Education and First Jobs
After high school, Adrian Hasler studied business. He focused on finance and accounting. He graduated from the University of St. Gallen in 1991.
He then worked at a company called Balzers AG. He was in charge of controlling for one of their business parts. From 1996 to 2004, he worked at a bank in Vaduz. There, he was the head of Group Finance and a deputy-director.
Entering Politics and Police Work
In 2001, Adrian Hasler was chosen to be a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein. This is Liechtenstein's parliament. He was part of the Progressive Citizens' Party. He left this job in 2004. He then became the chief of the Liechtenstein National Police. He held this important position until 2013.
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Becoming Prime Minister
Adrian Hasler became the thirteenth Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. He served from March 27, 2013, to March 25, 2021. His party, the Progressive Citizens' Party, won the 2013 Liechtenstein general election. After the election, he was chosen to be the prime minister. He was also in charge of General Affairs and Finance as a minister.
Key Actions as Prime Minister
During his time as prime minister, Adrian Hasler worked on Liechtenstein's money matters. He helped to fix the country's budget, especially from 2013 to 2016. He also continued to make agreements with other countries about taxes. This helped Liechtenstein work better with countries like Italy and Austria.
Near the end of his time in office, he faced the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein. His government also created a special team to help with asylum requests. They changed Liechtenstein's asylum law because of the 2015 European migrant crisis. In 2016, his government also updated the gambling law. This allowed casinos to open in Liechtenstein for the first time.
Stepping Down
On May 27, 2020, Adrian Hasler announced he would not run for prime minister again. He was replaced by Daniel Risch on March 25, 2021.
Life After Being Prime Minister
Since 2021, Adrian Hasler has been a member of the board of directors at a company called Swisspartners Group in Vaduz. Since March 2024, he has been the president of the board of directors for Liechtenstein's old age and survivors' insurance.
Personal Life
Adrian Hasler married Gudrun Elkuch on May 28, 2003. They have two children together. Gudrun Elkuch works with a special team in Liechtenstein that helps people in crisis.
See also
In Spanish: Adrian Hasler para niños
- Adrian Hasler cabinet
- Politics of Liechtenstein
