Third Alexander Frick cabinet

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.

Third Alexander Frick cabinet

Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed31 December 1957 (1957-12-31)
Date dissolved16 July 1962 (1962-07-16)
People and organisations
Head of stateFranz Joseph II
Head of governmentAlexander Frick
Deputy head of governmentJosef Büchel
Total no. of members5
Member partiesFBP
VU
History
Election(s)1958
1962
PredecessorSecond Alexander Frick cabinet
SuccessorFirst Gerard Batliner cabinet

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
  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

  1. ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
  2. ^ a b c Paul Vogt (1987). 125 Jahre Landtag. Vaduz: Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
  3. ^ Frick, Julia (31 December 2011). "Sozialstaat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
  4. ^ a b Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Frick, Alexander". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  5. ^ "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.