Third Alexander Frick cabinet

Third Alexander Frick cabinet
Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed	31 December 1957 (1957-12-31)
Date dissolved	16 July 1962 (1962-07-16)
People and organisations
Head of state	Franz Joseph II
Head of government	Alexander Frick
Deputy head of government	Josef Büchel
Total no. of members	5
Member parties	FBP VU
Status in legislature	Coalition 15 / 15 (100%)
History
Elections	1958 1962
Predecessor	Second Alexander Frick cabinet
Successor	First Gerard Batliner cabinet

The third Alexander Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 31 December 1957 to 16 July 1962. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alexander Frick.

History

The cabinet succeeded the Second Alexander Frick cabinet on 31 December 1957 with Alexander Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. ^{[1] [2]} The cabinet remained after the 1958 and 1962 general elections.

The government succeeded in introducing disability insurance in 1959. ^[3] It also attempted to gain Liechtenstein's membership in the European Free Trade Association, but was unsuccessful, instead being represented by Switzerland. ^{[4] [5]}

Frick resigned on 16 July 1962 reportedly for health reasons. ^[4] As a result, the cabinet was dissolved and he was succeeded by Gerard Batliner in the First Gerard Batliner cabinet. ^{[1] [6]}

Members

	Picture	Name	Term	Party
Prime Minister
		Alexander Frick	31 December 1957 – 16 July 1962	Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
		Josef Büchel	31 December 1957 – 16 July 1962	Patriotic Union
Government councillors
		Josef Meier	31 December 1957 – 1 March 1958	Progressive Citizens' Party
		Josef Oehri	1 March 1958 – 16 July 1962	Progressive Citizens' Party
		Ivo Beck	31 December 1957 – March 1959	Patriotic Union
		Gottfried Hilti	March 1959 – 16 July 1962	Patriotic Union

See also

• Politics of Liechtenstein

References

1. "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.
2. "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.
3. Frick, Julia (31 December 2011). "Sozialstaat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 December 2021.
4. Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Frick, Alexander". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
5. "Liechtenstein Hilltop Is Summit For Conference of 'Little Four'; 'LITTLE 4' CONFER IN LIECHTENSTEIN". The New York Times . 23 October 1961. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
6. "Bericht über die öffentliche Landtagssitzung vom 16 Juli 1962". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 17 July 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 4 February 2025.