List of heads of government of Liechtenstein

Prime Minister of the
Principality of Liechtenstein
Regierungschef
Incumbent
Daniel Risch
since 25 March 2021
Government of Liechtenstein
StyleMr Prime Minister (informal)
His Excellency (diplomatic)
TypeHead of government
Member of
AppointerPrince of Liechtenstein
Term lengthFour years, renewable
Constituting instrumentConstitution of Liechtenstein
Formation5 October 1921 (1921-10-05)
First holderJosef Ospelt
DeputyDeputy Prime Minister
Salary254,000 Fr. annually[1]
WebsiteOfficial website

The head of government of Liechtenstein (German: Regierungschef), known informally as the Prime Minister, is the chief executive of the Government of Liechtenstein and chairs the Cabinet of Liechtenstein. They are appointed by the sovereign prince of Liechtenstein in conjunction with the Landtag of Liechtenstein and are expected to command the confidence of both the prince and Landtag.[2] The appointed head of government is typically the leader of the political party with the most seats in the Landtag or a coalition of parties but is not required to be a member of the Landtag themselves, although they should meet the eligibility requirements for that office.

The role originated from Landesverweser (transl. State administrator), which was created upon the ratification of the 1862 Constitution of Liechtenstein. In 1921, a new constitution was ratified in which the office was replaced by that of Prime Minister.[3][4]

The incumbent Prime Minister is Daniel Risch since 25 March 2021.[5]

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  2. ^ "CONSTITUTION OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF LIECHTENSTEIN". EUROPEAN COMMISSION FOR DEMOCRACY THROUGH LAW (VENICE COMMISSION). Strasbourg. 27 November 2002 [5 October 1921]. pp. 22–23. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ^ Wille, Herbert (31 December 2011). "Verfassung". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Archived from the original on 19 July 2023. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
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  5. ^ "New Government Sworn In". liechtensteinusa.org. Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein in Washington D.C. 26 March 2021. Archived from the original on 11 August 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2022.

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