First Mario Frick cabinet
Governing body of Liechtenstein (1993–1997)
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The First Mario Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 15 December 1993 to 14 April 1997. It was appointed by Hans-Adam II and was chaired by Mario Frick.
First Mario Frick cabinet | |
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Government of Liechtenstein | |
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| Date formed | 15 December 1993 |
| Date dissolved | 14 April 1997 |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of state | Hans-Adam II |
| Head of government | Mario Frick |
| Deputy head of government | Thomas Büchel |
| Total no. of members | 5 |
| Member parties | FBP VU |
| Status in legislature | Coalition |
| Opposition party | Free List |
| History | |
| Election | Oct 1993 |
| Predecessor | Markus Büchel cabinet |
| Successor | Second Mario Frick cabinet |
History
October 1993 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.[1] As a result, the Markus Büchel cabinet was dissolved with Mario Frick succeeding Markus Büchel as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.[2][3] He became Europe's youngest head of government at the time at 28 years old.[4]
During the government's term, Liechtenstein entered the European Economic Area after a successful referendum in 1995, and also joined the World Trade Organization the same year.[5][6] However, it also faced problems in its foreign relations, such as a dispute with the Czech Republic begun in 1992 over the confiscation of Princely properties estates in 1945.
The 1997 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.[7] As a result, the cabinet was dissolved and succeeded by the Second Mario Frick cabinet.[2][8]
Members
| Picture | Name | Term | Role | Party | ||
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Mario Frick | 15 December 1993 – 14 April 1997 |
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Patriotic Union | ||
| Deputy Prime Minister | ||||||
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Thomas Büchel | 15 December 1993 – 14 April 1997 |
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Progressive Citizens' Party | ||
| Government councillors | ||||||
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Andrea Willi | 15 December 1993 – 14 April 1997 |
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Patriotic Union | ||
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Michael Ritter | 15 December 1993 – 14 April 1997 |
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Patriotic Union | ||
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Cornelia Gassner | 15 December 1993 – 14 April 1997 |
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Progressive Citizens' Party | ||