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Markus Büchel

Markus Büchel (German pronunciation: [ˈmaʁkʊs ˈbyːçl̩]; 14 May 1959 – 9 July 2013) was a lawyer and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein in 1993. Serving for just under 7 months, he is the shortest serving prime minister in Liechtenstein's history.

Markus Büchel
Official portrait, 1993
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
In office
26 May 1993 – 15 December 1993
MonarchHans-Adam II
DeputyMario Frick
Preceded byHans Brunhart
Succeeded byMario Frick
Personal details
Born14 May 1959
Eschen, Liechtenstein
Died9 July 2013(2013-07-09) (aged 54)
Ruggell, Liechtenstein
PartyProgressive Citizens' Party
Spouse
Elena Büchel
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(m. 1998)​
Children1

Early life

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Büchel attended high school in Eschen from 1972 to 1975 before completing an internship in the law firm of Alfred Bühler in Vaduz. From 1981, he studied law at the University of Bern and at LMU Munich, where he graduated in 1986.[1]

Prime Minister of Liechtenstein

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Büchel was in office as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 26 May to 15 December 1993.[2] The February 1993 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP), and Büchel was appointed as prime minister.[3]

As prime minister, he co-signed the Constitution of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, though notably without consultation from the Landtag of Liechtenstein.[4] Shortly after taking office, Büchel was the subject of controversy due to pushing through a government nomination against the wishes of his own party.[1]

On 14 September 1993, the Landtag passed a motion of no confidence against him following a request by the FBP to do so.[1] The following day, Hans-Adam II dismissed both the government and the Landtag and called for early elections, though notably against the wishes of the FBP.[1][5] Following the October 1993 Liechtenstein general election, Büchel was succeeded by his deputy Mario Frick.[2][6]

Later life

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From 1997, Büchel worked as a lawyer.[1] In 2002, he became Honorary Consul of Russia in Liechtenstein.[7]

Personal life

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Büchel married Elena Medvedeva on 7 May 1998, and they had one child together.[1] He died in on 9 July 2013 in Ruggell, aged 54 years old.[7][8]

Honours

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See also

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Büchel, Markus (1959–2013)". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). 31 July 2017. Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Mitglieder der Regierung des Fürstentums Liechtenstein 1862-2021" (PDF). www.regierung.li. Archived (PDF) from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  3. ↑ "Alles daran setzen, dass Liechtenstein neue Stabilität erlangt". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 26 May 1993. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  4. ↑ Marxer, Wilfred (31 December 2011). "Hausgesetz". Historisches Lexikon des Fürstentums Liechtenstein (in German). Retrieved 1 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "«Der Fürst hat unrichtige Schlüsse aus dem Vorgekommenen gezogen»". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 18 September 1993. p. 3. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
  6. ↑ "Heute: Wahl der Regierung". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 15 December 1993. Retrieved 10 November 2024.
  7. 1 2 "Altregierungschef Markus Büchel gestorben". Liechtensteiner Vaterland (in German). 9 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 December 2024. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Liechtenstein trauert um Altregierungschef Markus Büchel". Liechtensteiner Volksblatt (in German). 10 July 2013. p. 1. Retrieved 24 April 2025.
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