Third Alexander Frick cabinet
Third Alexander Frick cabinet | |
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 Government of Liechtenstein | |
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| Date formed | 31 December 1957 |
| Date dissolved | 16 July 1962 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Franz Joseph II |
| Head of government | Alexander Frick |
| Deputy head of government | Josef Büchel |
| Total no. of members | 5 |
| Member parties | FBP VU |
| Status in legislature | Coalition 15 / 15 (100%) |
| History | |
| Elections | 1958 1962 |
| Predecessor | Second Alexander Frick cabinet |
| Successor | First Gerard Batliner cabinet |
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The third Alexander Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 31 December 1957 to 16 July 1962. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alexander Frick.
History
[edit]The cabinet succeeded the Second Alexander Frick cabinet on 31 December 1957 with Alexander Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[1][2] The cabinet remained after the 1958 and 1962 general elections.[2]
The government succeeded in introducing disability insurance in 1959.[3] It also attempted to join the European Free Trade Association but was unsuccessful, instead being represented by Switzerland.[4][5]
Frick resigned on 16 July 1962 reportedly for health reasons.[4] As a result, the cabinet was dissolved and he was succeeded by Gerard Batliner in the First Gerard Batliner cabinet.[1][2]
Members
[edit]| Picture | Name | Term | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister | |||||
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Alexander Frick | 31 December 1957 – 16 July 1962 | Progressive Citizens' Party | ||
| Deputy Prime Minister | |||||
| Josef Büchel | 31 December 1957 – 16 July 1962 | Patriotic Union | |||
| Government councillors | |||||
| Joseph Meier | 31 December 1957 – 1 March 1958 | Progressive Citizens' Party | |||
| Josef Oehri | 1 March 1958 – 16 July 1962 | Progressive Citizens' Party | |||
| Ivo Beck | 31 December 1957 – March 1959 | Patriotic Union | |||
| Gottfried Hilti | March 1959 – 16 July 1962 | Patriotic Union | |||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
- ^ a b c Paul Vogt (1987). 125 Jahre Landtag. Vaduz: Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
- ^ Frick, Julia (31 December 2011). "Sozialstaat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- ^ a b Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Frick, Alexander". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Liechtenstein Hilltop Is Summit For Conference of 'Little Four'; 'LITTLE 4' CONFER IN LIECHTENSTEIN". The New York Times. 23 October 1961. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
