Josef Peer cabinet

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The Josef Peer cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 15 September 1920 to 23 March 1921. It was appointed by Johann II and was chaired by Josef Peer.

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History

Peer was appointed Governor of Liechtenstein to succeed Prince Karl Aloys. The Progressive Citizens' Party endorsed the appointment, but the Christian Social People's Party was in opposition, mainly due to Peer being Austrian, not Liechtensteiner. [1] A compromise, putting Peer in office for six months, was eventually reached. [2] Peer's government focused on organizing state finances, for example by raising additional revenue through flat-rate tax payments from foreign companies. Domestically, it tried to strengthen the government's authority through stamp-tax regulation. [1]

Once 6 months had passed since his appointment in March 1921 it was debated whether Peer should remain as the Governor of Liechtenstein. The Progressive Citizens' Party supported keeping him in office, whereas the Christian-Social People's Party insisted on upholding the previous agreement. It was decided that a referendum would be held to decide if Peer would be kept in office. [1] While 62% [3] voted to keep Peer as Governor, he instead chose to resign the position. [1] He was succeeded by Josef Ospelt. [4] [5] Shortly after this the Constitution of Liechtenstein was ratified on 5 October 1921 and Ospelt became the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. [6] [7]

Members

PictureNameTermParty
Governor
Josef Peer - portrat von Florus Scheel.jpg Josef Peer 15 September 2020 – 23 March 1921 Independent
Government councillors
Oskar Bargetze (cropped).jpg Oskar Bargetze [8] 15 September 2020 – 23 March 1921 Progressive Citizens' Party

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Quaderer, Rupert (31 December 2011). "Peer, Josef". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  2. ↑ Quaderer, Rupert (31 December 2011). "Schlossabmachungen (Septemberabmachungen, Schloss-Protokoll)". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  3. ↑ Dieter Nohlen & Philip Stöver (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1170 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  4. ↑ "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862–2021". www.regierung.li. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
  5. ↑ "Josef Peer informiert den neuen Regierungschef Josef Ospelt über den Stand der Verfassungsrevision". Staatsarchiv des Fürstentum Liechtenstein (in German). 18 April 1921. Retrieved 20 October 2023.
  6. ↑ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p1156 ISBN   978-3-8329-5609-7
  7. ↑ Ospelt, Alois (2000). "Fürstlicher Rat Josef Ospelt". EINTRACHT (in German). Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  8. ↑ "Former Members of the Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein 1862-2021" (PDF). Government of Liechtenstein . 2025-05-02. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
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