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Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otmar Hasler (born 28 September 1953) is a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009.
Otmar Hasler | |
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![]() Official portrait c. 2001–2009 | |
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 |
He was educated at the University of Fribourg. Hasler served as President of the Landtag from January 1995 to December 1995.[2]
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 tenure 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]
Otmar currently serves as a member of the board at the Kaiser Partner Privatbank in Vaduz.[7]
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