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Sabine Monauni
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![]() Official portrait, 2025
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Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
Assumed office 25 March 2021 |
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Monarch | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
Prime Minister | Daniel Risch Brigitte Haas |
Preceded by | Daniel Risch |
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Born |
Sabine Tömördy
10 April 1974 Feldkirch, Austria |
Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
Spouse |
Gian-Reto Monauni
(m. 2009) |
Children | 2 |
Sabine Monauni (born Sabine Tömördy on 10 April 1974) is an important politician from Liechtenstein. She has been the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein since 2021. Since 2025, she has also been the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Liechtenstein.
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Sabine Monauni's Career
Early Roles and Diplomacy
From 2003 to 2010, Sabine Monauni worked for the Liechtenstein government in Vaduz. She was the deputy head of a special team that dealt with the European Economic Area (EEA). This group helps Liechtenstein work closely with countries in the European Union.
Later, from July 2016 to 2021, she served as Liechtenstein's ambassador to Belgium and the European Union. An ambassador is like a country's representative in another country or organization. Their job is to build good relationships and discuss important matters.
Becoming Deputy Prime Minister
In August 2020, Sabine Monauni made history. She was chosen by the Progressive Citizens' Party to be their candidate for Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. She was the first woman ever to be nominated for this top leadership role in Liechtenstein.
In the 2021 Liechtenstein general election, her party did very well, winning ten seats. Because of this, the Progressive Citizens' Party and another party, the Patriotic Union, decided to work together. They formed a new government. Daniel Risch became the Prime Minister, and Sabine Monauni became the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein on 25 March 2021. In this role, she also took on other important jobs, like being the minister for the interior, economy, and environment.
Current Responsibilities
As the environment minister, Sabine Monauni is a strong supporter of climate protection in Liechtenstein. This means she works to keep the environment healthy and fight climate change.
In August 2024, she was announced as a candidate for the government in the 2025 Liechtenstein general election. After the election, the Patriotic Union won, and Sabine Monauni kept her position as Deputy Prime Minister. She is part of a new government led by Brigitte Haas. In her current role, she is responsible for foreign affairs, the environment, and culture.
Personal Life
Sabine Monauni married Gian-Reto Monauni on 27 March 2009. They have two children together. She lives in the town of Mauren in Liechtenstein.
See also
In Spanish: Sabine Monauni para niños