Second Gerard Batliner cabinet | |
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![]() Government of Liechtenstein | |
![]() Batliner's cabinet in 1965 | |
Date formed | 16 June 1965 |
Date dissolved | 12 June 1969 |
People and organisations | |
Head of state | Franz Joseph II |
Head of government | Gerard Batliner |
Deputy head of government | Alfred Hilbe |
Total no. of members | 5 |
Member parties | FBP VU |
Status in legislature | Coalition 15 / 15 (100%) |
History | |
Election | 1966 |
Predecessor | First Gerard Batliner cabinet |
Successor | Third Gerard Batliner cabinet |
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The second Gerard Batliner cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 16 June 1965 to 12 June 1969. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Gerard Batliner.
On 3 February 1965, a constitutional amendment took place that increased the required number of government councillors in the Liechtenstein cabinet from four to five. [1] [2] As such, the First Gerard Batliner cabinet was succeeded with Gerard Batliner continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. [3]
The government's term in office was characterized by efforts to expand Liechtenstein's foreign affairs, particularly towards the country's ascension to the Council of Europe. It also included the founding of the Liechtenstein Development Service and special education aid 1965. [4] The cabinet continued after the 1966 Liechtenstein general election. [3]
The cabinet was dissolved on 12 June 1969 and succeeded by the Third Gerard Batliner cabinet. [3]
Picture | Name | Term | Role | Party | ||
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Prime Minister | ||||||
![]() | Gerard Batliner | 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | ||
Deputy Prime Minister | ||||||
![]() | Alfred Hilbe | 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969 |
| Patriotic Union | ||
Government councillors | ||||||
![]() | Gregor Steger | 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | ||
![]() | Josef Oehri | 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | ||
![]() | Andreas Vogt | 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969 |
| Patriotic Union |
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