Second Alexander Frick cabinet

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Second Alexander Frick cabinet
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Government of Liechtenstein
Alexander Frick 1954.jpg
Date formed8 March 1951 (1951-03-08)
Date dissolved31 December 1957 (1957-12-31)
People and organisations
Head of state Franz Joseph II
Head of government Alexander Frick
Deputy head of government Ferdinand Nigg
Josef Büchel
Total no. of members6
Member parties FBP
VU
Status in legislature Coalition
15 / 15(100%)
History
Elections Feb 1953
Jun 1953
1957
Predecessor First Alexander Frick cabinet
Successor Third Alexander Frick cabinet

The second Alexander Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 8 March 1951 to 31 December 1957. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alexander Frick.

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History

The cabinet succeeded the First Alexander Frick cabinet on 8 March 1951 with Alexander Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. [1] [2] The cabinet remained following the February 1953, June 1953 and 1957 general elections. [2]

The government's term was characterized by the transformation of Liechtenstein into a modern welfare state. In 1952 it succeeded in introducing pensions and survivors insurance via a referendum on the subject despite resistance from local businesses and agricultural establishments, followed by the introduction of family compensation in 1957. [3] [4]

The cabinet was dissolved on 31 December 1957 and succeeded by the Third Alexander Frick cabinet. [2]

Members

PictureNameTermParty
Prime Minister
Alexander Frick 1954.jpg Alexander Frick 8 March 1951 – 31 December 1957 Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Stellvertretender Ministerprasident Ferdinand Nigg.jpg Ferdinand Nigg 8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957 † Patriotic Union
Josef Büchel 17 July 1957 – 31 December 1957 Patriotic Union
Government councillors
Franz Xaver Hoop (cropped).jpg Franz Xaver Hoop 8 March 1951 – 9 July 1953 Progressive Citizens' Party
Joseph Meier 9 July 1953 – 31 December 1957 Progressive Citizens' Party
Marzell Heidegger 8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957 Patriotic Union

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