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First Hans Brunhart cabinet

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First Hans Brunhart cabinet

Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed26 April 1978 (1978-04-26)
Date dissolved7 April 1982 (1982-04-07)
People and organisations
Head of stateFranz Joseph II
Head of governmentHans Brunhart
Deputy head of governmentWalter Kieber
Hilmar Ospelt
Total no. of members6
Member partiesFBP
VU
Status in legislatureCoalition
15 / 15 (100%)
History
Election1978
PredecessorWalter Kieber cabinet
SuccessorSecond Hans Brunhart cabinet

The First Hans Brunhart cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 26 April 1978 to 7 April 1982. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Hans Brunhart.

History

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The 1978 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.[1] As a result, the Walter Kieber cabinet was dissolved with Hans Brunhart succeeding Walter Kieber as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[2][3]

During the government's term in office, Liechtenstein joined the Council of Europe in 1978.[4]

The 1982 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.[5] As a result, the cabinet was dissolved and succeeded by the Second Hans Brunhart cabinet.[2][3]

Members

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Picture Name Term Role Party
Prime Minister
Hans Brunhart 26 April 1978 – 31 June 1982
  • Foreign affairs
  • Culture
  • Education
  • Finance
  • Construction
Patriotic Union
Deputy Prime Minister
Walter Kieber 26 April 1978 – 31 June 1980
  • Exterior
  • Youth
  • Justice
  • Business
  • Traffic
Progressive Citizens' Party
Hilmar Ospelt 1 July 1980 – 7 April 1982
  • Youth
  • Justice
  • Business
  • Traffic
Progressive Citizens' Party
Government councillors
Egmond Frommelt 26 April 1978 – 31 June 1982
  • Social services
Patriotic Union
Walter Oehry April 1971 – 27 March 1974
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
Patriotic Union
Anton Gerner 26 April 1978 – 31 June 1982
  • Healthcare
Progressive Citizens' Party

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Liechtenstein Inter-Parliamentary Union
  2. ^ a b Paul Vogt (1987). 125 Jahre Landtag. Vaduz: Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
  3. ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021" (PDF). www.regierung.li. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  4. ^ "Brunhart, Hans". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). 31 December 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
  5. ^ Liechtenstein Inter-Parliamentary Union