The second Alexander Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 8 March 1951 to 31 December 1957. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alexander Frick.
History The cabinet succeeded the First Alexander Frick cabinet on 8 March 1951 with Alexander Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. The cabinet remained following the February 1953, and June 1953 general elections.
The government's term was characterized by the transformation of Liechtenstein into a modern welfare state. In 1952 it succeeded in introducing pensions and survivors insurance via a referendum on the subject despite resistance from local businesses and agricultural establishments, followed by the introduction of family compensation in 1957.
Deputy prime minister Ferdinand Nigg died in office on 13 July 1957 and was succeeded by Josef Büchel.
Following the 1957 Liechtenstein general election, the cabinet was dissolved on 31 December 1957 and succeeded by the Third Alexander Frick cabinet.
Members PictureNameTermPartyPrime MinisterAlexander Frick8 March 1951 – 31 December 1957Progressive Citizens' PartyDeputy Prime MinisterFerdinand Nigg8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957 †Patriotic UnionJosef Büchel17 July 1957 – 31 December 1957 Patriotic UnionGovernment councillorsFranz Xaver Hoop8 March 1951 – 9 July 1953Progressive Citizens' PartyJosef Meier9 July 1953 – 31 December 1957Progressive Citizens' PartyMarzell Heidegger8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957Patriotic Union
See also
Politics of Liechtenstein
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