Otmar Hasler
Otmar Hasler | |
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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
In office 5 April 2001 – 25 March 2009 | |
Monarchs | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
Deputy | Rita Kieber-Beck Klaus Tschütscher[1] |
Preceded by | Mario Frick |
Succeeded by | Klaus Tschütscher |
President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
In office January 1995 – December 1995 | |
Monarch | Hans-Adam II |
Prime Minister | Mario Frick |
Preceded by | Paul Kindle |
Succeeded by | Paul Kindle |
Personal details | |
Born | Vaduz, Liechtenstein | 28 September 1953
Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
Spouse | Traudi Hasler |
Children | 4 |
Alma mater | University of Fribourg |
Profession | Educator |
Otmar Hasler (born 28 September 1953) is a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009.
Earlier life
He was educated at the University of Fribourg. Hasler served as President of the Landtag from January 1995 to December 1995.[2]
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Hasler was appointed Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 5 April 2001 to 25 May 2009, replacing Mario Frick, and led a coalition government of the Progressive Citizens' Party and the Patriotic Union.[1] His rule saw a significant transfer of powers from his office to the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein.[3] During his premiership in 2008, the country was the subject a tax scandal involving Germany, the United States and other countries.[4][5][6]
Later life
Otmar currently serves as a member of the board at the Kaiser Partner Privatbank in Vaduz.[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021". www.regierung.li.
- ^ "Mitglieder - Präsidenten". March 27, 2019. Archived from the original on March 27, 2019.
- ^ "Liechtensteiner Regierungschef tritt zurück". 8 February 2009.
- ^ "German outrage at scale of tax scandal". Financial Times. 18 February 2008. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- ^ Pfanner, Eric; Landler, Mark (2008-02-19). "Liechtenstein defends its banks in German tax-evasion inquiry". International Herald Tribune. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ Dougherty, Carter; Landler, Mark (2008-02-18). "Tax Scandal in Germany Fans Complaints of Inequity". The New York Times. Retrieved 2008-02-20.
- ^ "Otmar Hasler - Member of the Board". Kaiser Partner Privatbank AG. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
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