First 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.

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
History
Election1978
PredecessorWalter Kieber cabinet
SuccessorSecond Hans Brunhart cabinet

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
  • Interior
  • 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