Markus Büchel cabinet

The February 1993 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party.^[1] As a result, the Fourth Hans Brunhart cabinet was dissolved with Markus Büchel succeeding Hans Brunhart as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.^[2][3] Cornelia Gassner became the first female government councillor in this cabinet.^[4]

During the government's term, Büchel co-signed the Constitution of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, though notably without consultation from the Landtag of Liechtenstein.^[5]

Shortly after its formation, Büchel became the subject of controversy due to him pushing through a government nomination despite the wishes of the FBP. On 14 September 1993, the Landtag of Liechtenstein passed a motion of no confidence against Büchel following a request by the party to do so.^[6] The following day, Hans-Adam II dismissed both the government and the Landtag and called for early elections, though notably against the wishes of the FBP.^[6][7] The subsequent October 1993 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.^[8] As a result, the cabinet was dissolved and Büchel was succeeded by Mario Frick as prime minister in the First Mario Frick cabinet.^[2][9]

• Politics of Liechtenstein