Second Gerard Batliner cabinet

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Second Gerard Batliner cabinet
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Government of Liechtenstein
Die Mitglieder der Regierung Alfred Hilbe, Josef Oehri, Regierungschef Gerard Batliner, Andreas Vogt und Gregor Steger.jpg
Batliner's cabinet in 1965
Date formed16 June 1965 (1965-06-16)
Date dissolved12 June 1969 (1969-06-12)
People and organisations
Head of state Franz Joseph II
Head of government Gerard Batliner
Deputy head of government Alfred Hilbe
Total no. of members5
Member parties FBP
VU
Status in legislature Coalition
15 / 15(100%)
History
Election 1966
Predecessor First Gerard Batliner cabinet
Successor Third Gerard Batliner cabinet

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.

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History

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]

Members

PictureNameTermRoleParty
Prime Minister
Gerard Batliner.jpg Gerard Batliner 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969
  • Foreign affairs
  • Finance
  • Education
  • Culture
Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Alfred Hilbe 1965 (cropped).jpg Alfred Hilbe 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969
  • Unknown
Patriotic Union
Government councillors
Gregor Steger.jpg Gregor Steger 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969
  • Construction
Progressive Citizens' Party
Josef Oehri.jpg Josef Oehri 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969
  • Unknown
Progressive Citizens' Party
Andreas Vogt 1965.jpg Andreas Vogt 16 June 1965 – 12 June 1969
  • Social services
Patriotic Union

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