Adrian Hasler

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Adrian Hasler
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Official portrait, 2013
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
27 March 2013 –25 March 2021
Children2
Parent(s)Arthur Hasler
Liselotte Kundinger
Alma mater University of St. Gallen
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Hasler speaks on his weekly schedule in an interview
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Adrian Hasler (born 11 February 1964) is an economist and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2013 to 2021. [1] [2]

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Early life, family and education

Born to Arthur and Liselotte Hasler, Adrian Hasler was raised in Vaduz, one of three sons. [3] He earned his Matura , the general qualification for university entrance, in 1984 at the Liechtenstein secondary school in Vaduz.[ citation needed ] Subsequently, he started studying business administration with an area of expertise in finance and accounting at the University of St. Gallen, where he graduated in 1991.[ citation needed ]

Early career

Hasler worked as head of controlling in the business division Thin Films of Balzers AG. From 1996 until 2004, he was head of Group Finance and deputy-director of the Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank in Vaduz.[ citation needed ]

In 2001, he was elected to the Landtag of Liechtenstein as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party. [3] In March 2004, he resigned to become the chief of the Liechtenstein National Police, replacing Martin Meyer.[ citation needed ]

Prime Minister of Liechtenstein

Hasler (centre) with his government in 2013. Government of Liechtenstein 2013.jpg
Hasler (centre) with his government in 2013.

Hasler was the thirteenth Prime Minister of Liechtenstein, from 27 March 2013 to 25 March 2021. [1] The 2013 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party, and Hasler was appointed Prime Minister. [4] He also occupied the roles of Minister of General Affairs and Finance. [1]

Later life

Since March 2024, Hasler has been the president of the board of directors of the old age and survivors’ insurance in Liechtenstein. [5]

Personal life

Hasler married Gudrun Elkuch [3] (born 5 September 1973), a member of the Krisens Intervention Team in Liechtenstein, on 28 May 2003 and they have two children. [3] [6]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". regierung.li. Government of Liechtenstein.
  2. ↑ "New Government Sworn In". liechtensteinusa.org. Embassy of the Principality of Liechtenstein in Washington D.C. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Hasler, Adrian". historisches-lexikon.li. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Ergebnisse Landtagswahlen 2013". FÜRSTENTUM LIECHTENSTEIN LANDTAGSWAHLEN (in German). 3 February 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2023.
  5. ↑ "Altregierungschef Hasler wird neuer AHV-Verwaltungsratspräsident". Liechtensteiner Vaterland (in German). 13 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "About us - team and history". Kit.li. Krisens Intervention Team Liechtenstein. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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