Liechtenstein's foreign economic policy has been dominated by its customs union with Switzerland. This union also led to its independent membership in the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1991. Unlike Switzerland however,Liechtenstein is part of the European Economic Area.
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.
Hans Brunhart is a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1978 to 1993.
Liechtenstein has recognized same-sex registered partnerships since 1 September 2011 following approval by voters in a referendum. Liechtenstein was the second country in the world to pass a partnership law by referendum,after Switzerland in 2005.
The rights of lesbian,gay,bisexual,and transgender (LGBT) people in Liechtenstein have developed significantly over time. Same-sex sexual activity has been legal since 1989,with an equal age of consent since 2001. Same-sex couples have had access to registered partnerships since 2011,and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation has been outlawed in some areas since 2016.
Klaus Tschütscher is a Liechtensteiner politician who served as the twelfth Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2009 to 2013.
Walter Kieber was a lawyer and political figure from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1974 to 1978.
Alfred J. Hilbe was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1970 to 1974.
Markus Büchel was an advocate and politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein in 1993.
The 2008 Liechtenstein tax affair is a series of tax investigations in numerous countries whose governments suspect that some of their citizens may have evaded tax obligations by using banks and trusts in Liechtenstein;the affair broke open with the biggest complex of investigations ever initiated for tax evasion in the Federal Republic of Germany. It is seen also as an attempt to put pressure on Liechtenstein,one of the remaining uncooperative tax havens,as identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on money laundering of the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development,along with Andorra and Monaco,in 2007.
Gustav Schädler was a teacher and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1922 to 1928.
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Maria-Pia Ludovika Ulrika Elisabeth Paschaline Katharina Ignazia Lucia Johanna Josefa Kothbauer,Princess of Liechtenstein,is the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Liechtenstein to Austria and the Czech Republic,formerly also to Belgium and the European Union. She also serves as Liechtenstein's Permanent Representative to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe and to the United Nations.
Dominique Hasler is a Liechtensteiner politician,teacher and educator. She currently serves as Minister of Foreign Affairs,Education and Sport for the Patriotic Union. She was appointed in March 2021 by Prime Minister Daniel Risch in March 2021,succeeding Katrin Eggenberger.
According to their official website,the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,Justice and Culture of Liechtenstein unites three complementary policy areas. For instance,the foreign policy tasks involve maintaining the independence of the country and handling policies that pertain to foreign economics,human rights,and international solidarity. The justice sector of the ministry handles civil law,criminal law,penal system,victim assistance,coordination of official liability,basic traffic and land valuation. Lastly,cultural policy means addressing Liechtenstein's national identity by way of institutions such as museums and the state library.
Daniel Risch is a politician from Liechtenstein who has served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein since 2021. He was previously Deputy Prime Minister 2017 to 2021,under the government of Adrian Hasler.
Hilmar Ospelt was a political figure from Liechtenstein who served as the Deputy Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 1980 to 1986.
The Alfred Hilbe cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 18 March 1970 to 27 March 1974. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alfred Hilbe.
Maria Foser-Beck is a Liechtensteiner politician. She was the first woman to serve as Deputy Government Councillor for Social Affairs.
