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Brigitte Haas

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Brigitte Haas
Haas in 2024
Prime Minister-designate of Liechtenstein
Assuming office
February 2025
MonarchHans-Adam II
Alois (regent)
SucceedingDaniel Risch
Personal details
Born1964 (age 60–61)
Vaduz, Liechtenstein[1]
Political partyPatriotic Union
Spouse(s)Hubert Ospelt

Brigitte Haas (born 1964) is a Liechtenstein lawyer and politician who has been the Prime Minister-designate of Liechtenstein since 2025.[2]

Haas was the Patriotic Union's candidate for prime minister in the 2025 general election.[2][3] The party won the majority in the election, making Haas the first female head of government in the country's history.[4]

References

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  1. Blank, Valeska (27 September 2024). "Für Brigitte Haas könnte sich bald ein Kreis schliessen". Liechtensteiner Vaterland (in German). Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Präsentation des VU-Regierungsteams für die Landtagswahlen 2025". Liechtensteiner Vaterland (in German). 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  3. "Frischer Wind für Liechtenstein". Vaterland Union (in German). 19 August 2024. Retrieved 19 August 2024.
  4. "The tiny Alpine principality of Liechtenstein is set to get its first female prime minister". Associated Press. 10 February 2025. Retrieved 10 February 2025.