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Euronews
10-02-2025
- Business
- Euronews
Alpine microstate of Liechtenstein is set for its first female PM after election
Liechtenstein is set for its first female prime minister after Brigitte Haas' conservative Fatherland Union won a general election in the tiny Alpine principality. Haas' party received 38.3% of the vote in Sunday's election for the legislature in Vaduz, a slight gain compared with the last election four years ago when it had 35.9%. That gave the party an unchanged tally of 10 seats in the country's 25-member parliament. The Fatherland Union has traditionally formed coalitions with the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP), which saw its support decline to 27.5% in the election — from 35.9% in 2021 — and lost three of its 10 seats. Overall turnout was 76.3%, with 16,171 ballots cast. Liechtenstein has only ever had male prime ministers since the job was introduced in 1921. Haas — a lawyer and the managing director of the country's Chamber of Commerce and Industry — is expected to succeed Daniel Risch, a member of her own party who decided not to seek another term, on 20 March. Women in Liechtenstein only won the right to vote in 1984 — making it the last country in Europe to grant universal suffrage. Sandwiched between Austria and Switzerland, the German-speaking microstate of about 40,000 people is a constitutional hereditary monarchy, meaning that government legislation requires assent from the head of state, Prince Hans-Adam II. The ruling prince has the power to veto referendum results, appoint judges and fire the government. The country has the second highest income per capita in Europe — behind Monaco — at €191,000, due mainly to its manufacturing industry and financial sector, according to data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Yahoo
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The tiny Alpine principality of Liechtenstein is set to get its first female prime minister
VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) — Liechtenstein is on course to get its first female prime minister after her conservative party won an election in the tiny Alpine principality. Brigitte Haas' Fatherland Union took 38.3% of the vote in Sunday's election for the legislature in Vaduz, a slight gain compared with the last election four years ago. That gave it an unchanged tally of 10 seats in the 25-member parliament. The Fatherland Union has traditionally formed coalitions with the Progressive Citizens' Party, or FBP, which saw its support decline significantly to 27.5% in the election and lost three of its 10 seats. See for yourself — The Yodel is the go-to source for daily news, entertainment and feel-good stories. By signing up, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy. Liechtenstein has only ever had male prime ministers since the job was introduced in 1921. Haas is expected to succeed Daniel Risch, a member of her own party who decided not to seek another term, on March 20. Liechtenstein is a principality of about 39,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria. It has close ties in particular with Switzerland, with which it has a customs and currency union. The country has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards. The ruling prince has the power to veto referendum results, appoint judges and fire the government.
Associated Press
10-02-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
The tiny Alpine principality of Liechtenstein is set to get its first female prime minister
VADUZ, Liechtenstein (AP) — Liechtenstein is on course to get its first female prime minister after her conservative party won an election in the tiny Alpine principality. Brigitte Haas' Fatherland Union took 38.3% of the vote in Sunday's election for the legislature in Vaduz, a slight gain compared with the last election four years ago. That gave it an unchanged tally of 10 seats in the 25-member parliament. The Fatherland Union has traditionally formed coalitions with the Progressive Citizens' Party, or FBP, which saw its support decline significantly to 27.5% in the election and lost three of its 10 seats. Liechtenstein has only ever had male prime ministers since the job was introduced in 1921. Haas is expected to succeed Daniel Risch, a member of her own party who decided not to seek another term, on March 20. Liechtenstein is a principality of about 39,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria. It has close ties in particular with Switzerland, with which it has a customs and currency union. The country has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards. The ruling prince has the power to veto referendum results, appoint judges and fire the government.
