Politics & Government Guide
Political system, governance structure, stability indicators, and democratic institutions in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein operates as a hereditary constitutional monarchy with Prince Hans-Adam II as head of state and a unicameral Landtag parliament. The current coalition government led by Prime Minister Daniel Risch of the Patriotic Union maintains political stability following the 2025 elections. The country ranks highly in global indices for democracy, low corruption, and press freedom.
Political Stability
Poor
Corruption Index
Good
Democracy Index
Good
Government Type
Hereditary Constitutional Monarchy
Legal System
Civil law system
Head of State
Prince Hans-Adam II(since 1989)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Daniel Risch(Patriotic Union)since 2021
Political Indicators
Political Stability
Scale: -2.5 to 2.5
Very Stable
World Bank (2023)
Corruption Index
Scale: 0-100
Transparency International (2024)
Press Freedom
Scale: 0-100
Reporters Without Borders (2024)
Democracy Index
Scale: 0-10
Full Democracy
Economist Intelligence Unit (2023)
Legislature
Major Political Parties
Conservative
Liberal-conservative
Progressive
Voting Rights
Universal suffrage for citizens aged 18 and over; residents and EU citizens do not have voting rights in national elections
Recent Developments
- Parliamentary elections held on 9 February 2025 for 25 seats under proportional representation
- Referendum on 25 February 2024 rejected direct election of executive government
- January 2024 referendums rejected proposals on building regulations, photovoltaic requirements, and electronic health records
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