Liechtenstein is a principality governed under a semi-constitutional monarchy. It has a form of mixed constitution in which political power is shared by the monarch and a democratically elected parliament. There is a two-party system and a form of representative democracy in which the prime minister and head of government is responsible to parliament. However, the Prince of Liechtenstein is head of state and exercises considerable political powers.
Political identity came to the territory now occupied by the Principality of Liechtenstein in 814, with the formation of the subcountry of Lower Rhætia. Liechtenstein's borders have remained unchanged since 1434, when the Rhine established the border between the Holy Roman Empire and the Swiss cantons.
Otmar Hasler is a former politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009. He was previously the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein in 1995.
Hans Brunhart is a politician and journalist from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1978 to 1993. He previously served as Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1974 to 1978, under the government of Walter Kieber.
Same-sex marriage will soon be legal in Liechtenstein. In November 2022, the Landtag passed a motion calling on the government to introduce a bill legalizing same-sex marriage, with broad support from across the political spectrum. A bill legalizing same-sex marriage was introduced in February 2024 and passed its final reading in the Landtag on 16 May 2024 by a 24–1 vote. It received royal assent from Prince Alois on 9 July 2024, and is scheduled to enter into force on 1 January 2025. Polling suggests that a majority of Liechtensteiners support the legal recognition of same-sex marriage.
Ernst Joseph Walch is a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein in 1993. He also served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1989 to 1996.
Gerard Batliner was a lawyer and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1962 to 1970. He later served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1974 to 1982 and as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1974 to 1977. Additionally, he held numerous positions within the Council of Europe.
Alexander Frick was a politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1945 to 1962. Frick is known for expanding Liechtenstein's foreign affairs and modernizing the country into a modern welfare state, while also serving over a period of economic boom in the country. He later went on to serve in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1966 to 1974 and as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1966 to 1969.
Klaus Wanger is a former politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009.
Adrian Hasler is an economist and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2013 to 2021. He previously served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2004.
Franz Josef Hoop was a Liechtensteiner diplomat and politician who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1928 to 1945. Hoop is best known for his efforts to retain Liechtenstein's neutrality and independence during World War II. Serving for seventeen years, he is the longest-serving prime minister in the country's history, ahead of his successor Alexander Frick by 79 days. He served under the reign of Johann II, Franz I and Franz Joseph II, making him the only prime minister to serve under three Princes of Liechtenstein consecutively.
Albert Frick is a politician from Liechtenstein who has served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein since 2013.
Karlheinz Ritter was a lawyer and politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1970 to 1973 and again from 1978 to 1992. He is the longest individual to hold the position.
David Strub was a businessman and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein on three non-consecutive occasions, ranging from 1945 to 1957. He was also mayor of Vaduz from 1942 to 1966.
Peter Marxer was an advocate and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the president of the Progressive Citizens' Party from 1970 to 1982. He also oversaw the law firm Marxer & Partner Rechtsanwälte from 1962 until his death.
Arthur Brunhart is a historian and former politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013. Additionally, he served as mayor of Balzers from 2011 to 2015.
Josef Karl Severin Schädler was a physician and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the first President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1862 to 1870.
Paul Vogt is a historian and politician from Liechtenstein who served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1993 to 2009. As a historian, his works primarily include the political history of Liechtenstein.
Johannes Kaiser is a politician from Liechtenstein who has served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein since 2001. He previously served as mayor of Mauren from 1991 to 2003.
