Landtag of Liechtenstein

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Landtag of Liechtenstein
Liechtensteinischer Landtag
Type
Type Unicameral
Leadership
Speaker Arthur Brunhart, Patriotic Union
since 2009
Structure
Members 25 councillors
Liechtenstein Landtag composition 2009 election.svg
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
Liechtenstein Landtag inside.jpg
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.

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[edit] Last election

e • d Summary of the 8 February 2009 Landtag of Liechtenstein election results
Party Votes % +/– Seats +/–
Patriotic Union 95,219 47.61 +9.4 13 +3
Progressive Citizens' Party 86,951 43.48 –5.2 11 –1
Free List 17,835 8.92 –4.1 1 –2
Invalid/blank votes 524
Total 15,650 100 25 0
Registered voters/turnout 18,493 84.6
Source: Information and Communication of the Government, Nohlen & Stöver[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Nohlen, D & Stöver, P (2010) Elections in Europe: A data handbook, p2050 ISBN 9873832956097

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