Landtag of Liechtenstein

Landtag of Liechtenstein
Liechtensteinischer Landtag
Type
Type Unicameral
Leadership
Speaker Arthur Brunhart, Patriotic Union
since 2009
Structure
Members 25 councillors
Political groups Government:
     Patriotic Union (13)
     Progressive Citizens' Party (11)
Opposition:
     Free List (1)
Authority Chapter V, Constitution of Liechtenstein
Elections
Voting system Open list proportional representation elected in two constituencies, each with a separate 8% election threshold
Last election 8 February 2009
Next election 2013
Meeting place
Vaduz
Website
www.landtag.li
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The Diet (Landtag) is the parliament or legislature of Liechtenstein. It has 25 members, elected for a four year term by proportional representation in two multi-seat constituencies.

Its current President is Arthur Brunhart, who has held the post since 2009.

Last election

e â€˘ d Summary of the 8 February 2009 Landtag of Liechtenstein election results
Party Votes % +/– Seats +/–
Patriotic Union (Vaterländische Union) 95,188 47.61% +9.4 13 +3
Progressive Citizens' Party (Fortschrittliche Bürgerpartei) 86,922 43.48% –5.2 11 –1
Free List (Freie Liste) 17,825 8.92% –4.1 1 –2
Totals 199,935 100.00% — 25 —
Turnout 84.63%
Source: landtagswahlen.li

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