First Gerard Batliner cabinet explained

Cabinet Name:First Gerard Batliner cabinet
Cabinet Type:Government
Jurisdiction:Liechtenstein
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Government Head:Gerard Batliner
Deputy Government Head:Josef Büchel
State Head:Franz Joseph II
Total Number:4
Political Parties:FBP
VU
Legislature Status:Coalition
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Predecessor:Third Alexander Frick cabinet
Successor:Second Gerard Batliner cabinet

The first Gerard Batliner cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 16 July 1962 to 16 June 1965. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Gerard Batliner.

History

Alexander Frick resigned as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein on 16 July 1962 and as a result the Third Alexander Frick cabinet was dissolved.[1] He was succeeded by Gerard Batliner.[2]

The government's term included the founding of the Liechtenstein music school in 1963 and the cultural youth advisory council the following year. It also started the proceedings for Liechtenstein's accession to the Council of Europe.[3]

The cabinet was dissolved on 16 June 1965 and was succeeded by the Second Gerard Batliner cabinet.

Members

PictureNameTermParty
Prime Minister
Gerard Batliner16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965
  • Foreign affairs
  • Finance
  • Education
  • Culture
Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Josef Büchel16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965
  • Unknown
Patriotic Union
Government councillors
Josef Oehri16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965
  • Construction
Progressive Citizens' Party
Alois Vogt16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965
  • Unknown
Patriotic Union

See also

Notes and References

  1. [Paul Vogt (historian)|Paul Vogt]
  2. Web site: Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240216125957/https://www.regierung.li/files/attachments/Regierungsmitglieder-1862-2021-stand-0421.pdf?t=638338392447228367 . 16 February 2024 . 15 February 2024 . www.regierung.li.
  3. Web site: 31 December 2011 . Batliner, Gerard . 19 April 2023 . . de.