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Liechtenstein

Principality of Liechtenstein

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Ministers' English titles follow the ministry names on the government's English portal; party affiliations are those given on the official overview of government members.

Head of state
Hans-Adam IIReigning Prince
Head of government
Brigitte HaasPrime Minister · since 10 Apr 2025
System
Semi-constitutional monarchyCapital: Vaduz
UN e-government rank
44 of 193EGDI 2024

Liechtenstein is a semi-constitutional monarchy[1]. The head of state is Reigning Prince Hans-Adam II[3][4][5]. The government is led by Prime Minister Brigitte Haas, in office since 10 Apr 2025[6][7]. Govpedia records 5 members of its cabinet.

At a glance[2]

Capital
Vaduz
Region
Western Europe
Area
160 km²
Language
German
Currency
Swiss franc (Fr)
People
Liechtensteiner
Borders
Austria, Switzerland
Calling code
+423
Internet domain
.li

Leadership

Who leads the state

Head of state

Verified

Hans-Adam II

Reigning Prince · 13 Nov 1989 – present[3][4][5]

Since 15 August 2004 Hereditary Prince Alois has performed the duties of Head of State as the Reigning Prince's deputy (Stellvertreter).

Head of government

Verified

Brigitte Haas

Prime Minister · 10 Apr 2025 – present[6][7]

In government: Patriotic Union (VU) and Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP)

Executive

Brigitte Haas cabinet

5 of 5 verified on official pages

Cabinet seats by party

Patriotic Union (VU) and Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP)[6][7][8]

  • VU3
  • FBP2

  • General Government Affairs and Finance

    Brigitte Haas

    VUsince 10 Apr 2025Verified

  • Foreign Affairs, Environment and Culture

    Sabine Monauni

    FBPsince 10 Apr 2025Verified

  • Infrastructure and Education

    Daniel Oehry

    FBPsince 10 Apr 2025Verified

  • Home Affairs, Economy and Sports

    Hubert Büchel

    VUsince 10 Apr 2025Verified

  • Social Affairs and Justice

    Emanuel Schädler

    VUsince 10 Apr 2025Verified

A collegial government of the Prime Minister and four Ministers, appointed by the Reigning Prince on the proposal of Parliament. Dates are the start of each minister’s current term in this government.

Digital government

Digital government, measured

UN E-Government Development Index[14]

2024

0.853rank 44 of 193

  • Online services0.742
  • Human capital0.826
  • Telecom infrastructure0.991

Record of changes

Timeline

  1. 10 Apr 2025

    A new VU–FBP government takes office; Brigitte Haas (VU) becomes Prime Minister (Regierungschefin), the first woman in the post, with Sabine Monauni (FBP) as Deputy Prime Minister.[6][7][10]

    Verified

Evidence

Sources

How Govpedia verifies
  1. [1]
    List of countries by system of government

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 12 Oct 2026

  2. [2]
    World countries in JSON (mledoze/countries)

    Mohammed Le Doze and contributors (ODbL)ReferenceChecked 1 Nov 2026

  3. [3]
    H.S.H. Prince Hans-Adam II

    The Princely House of LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  4. [4]
    H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois

    The Princely House of LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  5. [5]
    List of current heads of state and government

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 12 Oct 2026

  6. [6]
    Curriculum vitae: Brigitte Haas

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  7. [7]
    Regierungsmitglieder: Übersicht

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  8. [8]
    Brigitte Haas cabinet

    WikipediaReferenceChecked 13 Oct 2026

  9. [9]
    Government of the Principality of Liechtenstein

    Government of the Principality of LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  10. [10]
    Curriculum vitae: Sabine Monauni

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  11. [11]
    Curriculum vitae: Daniel Oehry

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  12. [12]
    Curriculum vitae: Hubert Büchel

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  13. [13]
    Curriculum vitae: Emanuel Schädler

    Regierung des Fürstentums LiechtensteinOfficialChecked 13 Oct 2026

  14. [14]
    UN E-Government Survey 2024: country data

    United Nations DESADatasetChecked 12 Oct 2026