Second Alexander Frick cabinet

Second Alexander Frick cabinet
Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed	8 March 1951 (1951-03-08)
Date dissolved	31 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 members	6
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.

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, and June 1953 general elections.

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]}

Deputy prime minister Ferdinand Nigg died in office on 13 July 1957 and was succeeded by Josef Büchel. ^{[5] [6]}

Following the 1957 Liechtenstein general election, the cabinet was dissolved on 31 December 1957 and succeeded by the Third Alexander Frick cabinet. ^[7]

Members

	Picture	Name	Term	Party
Prime Minister
		Alexander Frick	8 March 1951 – 31 December 1957	Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
		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	8 March 1951 – 9 July 1953	Progressive Citizens' Party
		Josef Meier	9 July 1953 – 31 December 1957	Progressive Citizens' Party
		Marzell Heidegger	8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957	Patriotic Union

See also

• Politics of Liechtenstein

References

1. "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li. Archived from the original on 2023-07-28. Retrieved 2024-01-31.
2. "Sellions-Eröffnung des Landtags". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 10 March 1951. p. 1. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.
3. Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Frick, Alexander". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
4. Frick, Julia (31 December 2011). "Sozialstaat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
5. "Der stellvertretende Regierungschef Ferdinand Nigg ist gestorben". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 16 July 1957. p. 1. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
6. "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021" (PDF). www.regierung.li. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
7. "Bericht über die Landtagssitzung vom 31. December 1957". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 4 January 1958. p. 1. Archived from the original on 21 March 2025. Retrieved 21 March 2025.