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Second Alexander Frick cabinet

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Second Alexander Frick cabinet

Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed8 March 1951 (1951-03-08)
Date dissolved31 December 1957 (1957-12-31)
People and organisations
Head of stateFranz Joseph II
Head of governmentAlexander Frick
Deputy head of governmentFerdinand Nigg
Josef Büchel
Total no. of members6
Member partiesFBP
VU
Status in legislatureCoalition
15 / 15 (100%)
History
ElectionsFeb 1953
Jun 1953
1957
PredecessorFirst Alexander Frick cabinet
SuccessorThird Alexander Frick cabinet

The second Alexander Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 8 March 1951 to 31 December 1957. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Alexander Frick.

History

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The cabinet succeeded the First Alexander Frick cabinet on 8 March 1951 with Alexander Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[1][2] The cabinet remained following the February 1953, June 1953 and 1957 general elections.[2]

The government's term was characterized by the transformation of Liechtenstein into a modern welfare state. In 1952 it succeeded in introducing pensions and survivors insurance via a referendum on the subject despite resistance from local businesses and agricultural establishments, followed by the introduction of family compensation in 1957.[3][4]

The cabinet was dissolved on 31 December 1957 and succeeded by the Third Alexander Frick cabinet.[2]

Members

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Picture Name Term Party
Prime Minister
Alexander Frick 8 March 1951 – 31 December 1957 Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
Ferdinand Nigg 8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957 † Patriotic Union
Josef Büchel 17 July 1957 – 31 December 1957 Patriotic Union
Government councillors
Franz Xaver Hope 8 March 1951 – 9 July 1953 Progressive Citizens' Party
Joseph Meier 9 July 1953 – 31 December 1957 Progressive Citizens' Party
Marzell Heidegger 8 March 1951 – 13 July 1957 Patriotic Union

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
  2. ^ a b c Paul Vogt (1987). 125 Jahre Landtag. Vaduz: Landtag of the Principality of Liechtenstein.
  3. ^ Frommelt, Fabian (31 December 2011). "Frick, Alexander". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 18 May 2023.
  4. ^ Frick, Julia (31 December 2011). "Sozialstaat". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 15 December 2021.