First Gerard Batliner cabinet

The first Gerard Batliner cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 16 July 1962 to 16 June 1965. It was appointed by Franz Joseph II and chaired by Gerard Batliner.

First Gerard Batliner cabinet
Government of Liechtenstein
Date formed	16 July 1962 (1962-7-16)
Date dissolved	16 June 1965 (1965-06-16)
People and organisations
Head of state	Franz Joseph II
Head of government	Gerard Batliner
Deputy head of government	Josef Büchel
Total no. of members	4
Member parties	FBP VU
Status in legislature	Coalition 15 / 15 (100%)
History
Predecessor	Third Alexander Frick cabinet
Successor	Second Gerard Batliner cabinet

History

Alexander Frick resigned as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein on 16 July 1962 and as a result the Third Alexander Frick cabinet was dissolved.^[1] He was succeeded by Gerard Batliner.^[2]

The government's term included the founding of the Liechtenstein music school in 1963 and the cultural youth advisory council the following year. It also started the proceedings for Liechtenstein's accession to the Council of Europe.^[3]

The cabinet was dissolved on 16 June 1965 and was succeeded by the Second Gerard Batliner cabinet.^[1]

Members

	Picture	Name	Term		Party
Prime Minister
		Gerard Batliner	16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965	Foreign affairs Finance Education Culture	Progressive Citizens' Party
Deputy Prime Minister
		Josef Büchel	16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965	Unknown	Patriotic Union
Government councillors
		Josef Oehri	16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965	Construction	Progressive Citizens' Party
		Alois Vogt	16 July 1962 – 16 June 1965	Unknown	Patriotic Union

See also

• Politics of Liechtenstein