The First Otmar Hasler cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 5 April 2001 to 21 April 2005. It was appointed by Hans-Adam II and was chaired by Otmar Hasler.
History The 2001 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a majority for the Progressive Citizens' Party.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, pp1181–1183 As a result, the Second Mario Frick cabinet was dissolved with Otmar Hasler succeeding Mario Frick as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.
The government oversaw the ending of the 1999–2001 Liechtenstein financial crisis, with Liechtenstein having its blacklist from the Financial Action Task Force removed on 23 June 2001.
During the government's term, a referendum to adopt Hans-Adam's revision of the Constitution of Liechtenstein to expand his powers passed in 2003. The prince had threatened to abdicate and leave the country if the referendum did not result in his favour. In the run-up to the referendum, the government supported the proposed changes.
In the 2005 Liechtenstein general election the Progressive Citizens' Party lost a seat and with it their absolute majority, but remained the largest party.Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1166 As a result, the government was dissolved and succeeded by the Second Otmar Hasler cabinet under a renewed coalition government.
Members PictureNameTermRolePartyPrime MinisterOtmar Hasler5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005 Finance Construction FamilyProgressive Citizens' PartyDeputy Prime MinisterRita Kieber-Beck5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005 Justice Education TransportProgressive Citizens' PartyGovernment councillorsHansjörg Frick5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005 Business Health Social affairsProgressive Citizens' PartyAlois Ospelt5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005Interior Culture Sport Environment Agriculture ForestryProgressive Citizens' PartyErnst Walch5 April 2001 – 21 April 2005 Foreign affairsProgressive Citizens' Party
See also
Politics of Liechtenstein
References