List of heads of government of Liechtenstein facts for kids
- Top left: Michael Menzinger is considered the first governor of Liechtenstein.
- Top right: Leopold Freiherr von Imhof was governor during World War I.
- Bottom left: Josef Hoop was the longest-serving prime minister and held the office during World War II.
- Bottom right: Brigitte Haas is the incumbent and first female prime minister.
The head of government of Liechtenstein is also known as the prime minister. This person is like the main leader of the Government of Liechtenstein. They lead the group of top officials called the cabinet of Liechtenstein. The prince of Liechtenstein chooses the prime minister, but the Landtag of Liechtenstein (which is Liechtenstein's parliament) must agree. The prime minister needs to have the trust of both the prince and the Landtag.
Usually, the person chosen as prime minister is the leader of the political party that won the most seats in the Landtag. Sometimes, it's a leader from a group of parties working together, called a coalition. A prime minister cannot also be a member of the Landtag at the same time.
The role of the head of government started in the 1500s. Back then, it was called Landvogt. This person was in charge of a local office that reported to the House of Liechtenstein (the royal family). At first, it wasn't a very popular job. But this changed when Michael Menzinger
took on the role in 1833.After the Revolution of 1848 in Liechtenstein, the title changed to Landesverweser, which means governor. This change became official when the 1862 constitution was approved on September 26. Because of this, Menzinger is seen as Liechtenstein's first governor. In 1921, a new constitution was approved. This new constitution changed the job title to prime minister. It also said that the prime minister had to be born in Liechtenstein, but this rule has not been followed since 1992.
The current prime minister is Brigitte Haas. She started her role on April 10, 2025, and is the first woman to hold this position. There are currently six former prime ministers who are still alive. Walter Kieber was the most recent former prime minister to pass away, in 2014.
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Leaders of Liechtenstein
Political Parties
Here are the main political parties mentioned for the leaders of Liechtenstein:
- {{legend2|#DDDDDD|Independent (Ind) – These leaders do not belong to a specific political party.
- Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP) – One of the major parties in Liechtenstein.
- Christian-Social People's Party (VP) – An older party that was active in the early 1900s.
- Patriotic Union (VU) – Another major party in Liechtenstein.
State Administrators (1861–1921)
The Landesverweser, also known as 'Governor', was the title for the head of government from 1848 to 1921.
No. | Portrait | Name (born-died) |
Time in Office | Cabinet | Party | Monarch
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Michael Menzinger (1792–1877) |
22 March 1833 – 15 March 1861 |
28 years, 1 month | — | Ind | Aloys II (1836–1858) |
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Karl Freiherr Haus von Hausen (1823–1889) |
April 1861 – 23 September 1884 |
23 years, 175 days | Karl Freiherr Haus von Hausen cabinet | Johann II (1858–1929) |
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Carl von In der Maur (1852–1913) |
23 September 1884 – 5 September 1892 |
7 years, 348 days | First Carl von In der Maur cabinet | ||||
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Friedrich Stellwag von Carion (1852–1896) |
5 September 1892 – 24 October 1896 † |
4 years, 49 days | Friedrich Stellwag von Carion cabinet | ||||
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Carl von In der Maur (1852–1913) |
4 January 1897 – 11 December 1913 † |
16 years, 341 days | Second Carl von In der Maur cabinet | ||||
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Josef Ospelt (1881–1962) Acting |
11 December 1913 – 1 April 1914 |
111 days | — | ||||
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Leopold Freiherr von Imhof (1869–1922) |
1 April 1914 – 13 November 1918 |
4 years, 226 days | Leopold Freiherr von Imhof cabinet | ||||
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Martin Ritter Chairman of the Provisional Executive Committee (1872–1947) |
7 November 1918 – 7 December 1918 |
30 days | Provisional Executive Committee | VP | |||
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Prince Karl Aloys of Liechtenstein (1878–1955) |
13 December 1918 – 15 December 1920 |
1 year, 277 days | Prince Karl Aloys cabinet | Ind | |||
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Josef Peer (1864–1925) |
15 December 1920 – 23 March 1921 |
189 days | Josef Peer cabinet | ||||
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Josef Ospelt (1881–1962) |
23 March 1921 – 5 October 1921 |
196 days | Josef Ospelt cabinet | FBP |
Prime Ministers (1921–Present)
The Regierungschef (which means head of government) is the current title for the leader of Liechtenstein. This job replaced the State Administrator role when the constitution of Liechtenstein was approved on October 5, 1921.
No. | Portrait | Name (born–died) |
Elected | Time in Office | Cabinet | Party | Monarch (Reign) |
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Josef Ospelt (1881–1962) |
— | 5 October 1921
– 4 May 1922 |
211 days | Josef Ospelt cabinet | FBP | Johann II (1858–1929) |
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Alfons Feger (1856–1933) Acting |
4 May 1922
– 1 June 1922 |
28 days | — | VP | ||||
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Felix Gubelmann (1880–1929) Acting |
1 June 1922 – 6 June 1922 |
5 days | FBP | |||||
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Gustav Schädler (1883–1961) |
1922 1926 (Jan) 1926 (Apr) |
10 June 1922 – 24 June 1928 |
6 years, 16 days | Gustav Schädler cabinet | VP | |||
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Prince Alfred Roman of Liechtenstein (1875–1930) Acting |
— | 24 June 1928 – 4 August 1928 |
39 days | — | Ind | |||
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Josef Hoop (1895–1959) |
1928 1930 1932 1936 1939 1945 |
4 August 1928 – 3 September 1945 |
17 years, 30 days | I II III IV |
FBP | |||
Franz I (1929–1938) |
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Franz Josef II (1938–1989) |
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Alexander Frick (1910–1991) |
1949 1953 (Feb) 1953 (Jun) 1957 1958 1962 |
3 September 1945 – 16 July 1962 |
16 years, 316 days | I II III |
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Gerard Batliner (1928–2008) |
1966 | 16 July 1962 – 18 March 1970 |
7 years, 245 days | I II III |
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Alfred Hilbe (1928–2011) |
1970 | 18 March 1970 – 27 March 1974 |
4 years, 9 days | Alfred Hilbe Cabinet | VU | |||
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Walter Kieber (1931–2014) |
1974 | 27 March 1974 – 26 April 1978 |
4 years, 30 days | Walter Kieber cabinet | FBP | |||
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Hans Brunhart (born 1945) |
1978 1982 1986 1989 |
26 April 1978 – 26 May 1993 |
15 years, 30 days | I II III IV |
VU | |||
9 | ![]() |
Markus Büchel (1959–2013) |
1993 (Feb) | 26 May 1993 – 15 December 1993 |
203 days | Markus Büchel cabinet | FBP | Hans-Adam II (1989–present) |
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Mario Frick (born 1965) |
1993 (Oct) 1997 |
15 December 1993 – 5 April 2001 |
7 years, 111 days | I II |
VU | |||
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Otmar Hasler (born 1953) |
2001 2005 |
5 April 2001 – 25 March 2009 |
7 years, 354 days | I II |
FBP | |||
12 | ![]() |
Klaus Tschütscher (born 1967) |
2009 | 25 March 2009 – 27 March 2013 |
4 years, 2 days | Klaus Tschütscher cabinet | VU | |||
13 | ![]() |
Adrian Hasler (born 1964) |
2013 2017 |
27 March 2013 – 25 March 2021 |
7 years, 363 days | I II |
FBP | |||
14 | ![]() |
Daniel Risch (born 1978) |
2021 | 25 March 2021 – 10 April 2025 |
4 years, 16 days | Daniel Risch cabinet | VU | |||
15 | ![]() |
Brigitte Haas (born 1964) |
2025 | 10 April 2025 – Incumbent |
107 days | Brigitte Haas cabinet | VU |
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Timeline of Prime Ministers

Deputy Head of Government
The deputy head of government is the second most important leader in Liechtenstein. One of the cabinet ministers is chosen for this job by the prince of Liechtenstein. The Landtag of Liechtenstein (parliament) suggests who should be appointed.
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– 3 September 1945 |
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– 13 July 1957 † |
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(born 1945) |
VU |
– 26 April 1978 |
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FBP |
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(1929–2020) |
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(born 1944) |
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(born 1965) |
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– 15 December 1993 |
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(born 1952) |
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(born 1957) |
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(born 1958) |
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(born 1967) |
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(born 1972) |
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(born 1969) |
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(born 1978) |
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(born 1974) |
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Brigitte Haas |
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Timeline of Deputy Prime Ministers

More About Liechtenstein's Government
- Politics of Liechtenstein
- List of monarchs of Liechtenstein
- List of Liechtenstein general elections
- List of cabinets of Liechtenstein
- Lists of incumbents
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Primeros ministros de Liechtenstein para niños