Third Gerard Batliner cabinet | |
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Government of Liechtenstein | |
Date formed | 12 June 1969 |
Date dissolved | 18 March 1970 |
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 | |
Predecessor | Second Gerard Batliner cabinet |
Successor | Alfred Hilbe cabinet |
The third Gerard Batliner cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 12 June 1969 to 18 March 1970. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Gerard Batliner.
On 12 June 1969 the Second Gerard Batliner cabinet was dissolved and succeeded with Gerard Batliner continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. [1] [2]
The 1970 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union. [3] [4] As such, Batliner was succeeded by Alfred Hilbe in the Alfred Hilbe cabinet. [1]
Picture | Name | Term | Party | |||
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Prime Minister | ||||||
Gerard Batliner | 12 June 1969 – 18 March 1970 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | |||
Deputy Prime Minister | ||||||
Alfred Hilbe | 12 June 1969 – 18 March 1970 |
| Patriotic Union | |||
Government councillors | ||||||
Gregor Steger | 12 June 1969 – 18 March 1970 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | |||
Josef Oehri | 12 June 1969 – 18 March 1970 |
| Progressive Citizens' Party | |||
Andreas Vogt | 12 June 1969 – 18 March 1970 |
| Patriotic Union |
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