Adrian Hasler
Adrian Hasler (born 11 February 1964) is a Liechtensteiner politician and trained economist who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein[1] from 2013 to 2021.
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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
In office 27 March 2013 – 25 March 2021 | |
Monarch | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
Deputy | Thomas Zwiefelhofer Daniel Risch[1] |
Preceded by | Klaus Tschütscher |
Succeeded by | Daniel Risch |
Member of the Landtag | |
In office 11 February 2001 – March 2004 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Vaduz, Liechtenstein | 11 February 1964
Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
Spouse(s) | Gudrun Elkuch (m. 2003) |
Children | 2 |
Parent(s) | Arthur Hasler Liselotte Kundinger |
Alma mater | University of St. Gallen |
Earlier career
Adrian Hasler got his Matura, the general qualification for university entrance, in 1984 at the Liechtenstein secondary school in Vaduz. Subsequently, he started studying business administration with an area of expertise in finance and accounting at the University of St. Gallen, where he graduated in 1991. After that he was head of controlling in the business division Thin Films of Balzers AG. From 1996 until 2004 he was head of Group Finance and deputy-director of the Verwaltungs- und Privat-Bank in Vaduz.
He was elected in 2001 as a Member of Parliament for the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP). In March 2004, he resigned to become the new chief of the Liechtenstein National Police. On 1 April 2004 he therefore replaced the interim police chief Martin Meyer. Marco Ospelt succeeded him as a Member of Parliament.
In 2012, he was selected as the FBP candidate for Prime Minister for the parliamentary elections in 2013. The party won the election.
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Hasler became Prime Minister of Liechtenstein on 27 March 2013. As Prime Minister he was not only head of government of Liechtenstein, but also Minister for General Government Affairs and Finance.
Personal life
Hasler married on 28 May 2003 to Gudrun Elkuch (born 5 September 1973). They have two sons, Pascal and Luis.[2][3]
See also
References
- "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
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