Brigitte Haas: Liechtenstein now has his first head of government!

Brigitte Haas: Liechtenstein now has his first head of government!

The state elections in Liechtenstein on Sunday have led to a historical result: for the first time in the history of the principality, a woman becomes head of government. Brigitte Haas, the candidate of the patriotic Union (VU), was able to prevail with 38.3 percent of the vote and thus becomes the country's first female head of government. Her challenger, Ernst Walch from the advanced citizens' party (FBP), was faced with controversial allegations in trust in the election campaign, which impaired trust in him, as the Krone This remarkable election victory signals a change in the political landscape of Liechtenstein and could have a lasting impact on the fortunes of the principality.

The formal conclusion of this change process takes place on March 20, when the newly elected state parliament will confirm the choice of Haas in its first session. The citizens of the principality showed great interest in the topics and political orientation of the parties during the election campaign. The legitimization of Haas as head of government could lead to a new era that also influences the political dynamics in the country itself. The official confirmation of the election is eagerly awaited, and numerous observers are already looking forward to developments in the government. The state elections took place under the motto of transparency and proximity to the citizens, which became clear due to the interest and the high turnout during the vote. Details about the election process and the counting of the votes that took place on Sunday, February 7, 2021, were also published by the Website of the state elections