Florian Meier | |
|---|---|
 Meier in 2024 | |
| Mayor of Vaduz | |
| Assumed office 24 May 2024 | |
| Deputy | Antje Moser |
| Preceded by | Petra Miescher |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Children | 3 |
Florian Meier is a politician from Liechtenstein who has served as the mayor of Vaduz since 2024. He previously served as deputy mayor from 2023 to 2024.
Meier worked as a police officer during his time as deputy mayor until he was relieved of duty in order to step in for Petra Miescher who was absent on sick leave. [1] Miescher resigned on 24 May 2024 due to ongoing health issues and Meier was placed as acting mayor. [2]
He was elected to the position in his own right in the 2024 Vaduz mayoral by-election on 25 August 2024,where he was elected unanimously with no opposition. [3] [4] He is a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party. [5] He was sworn on 18 September by prime minister Daniel Risch and deputy prime minister Sabine Monauni. [6]
Meier is married and has three children. [4]
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