Second Mario Frick cabinet
governing body of Liechtenstein (1997–2001)
The Second Mario Frick cabinet was the governing body of Liechtenstein from 9 April 1997 to 5 April 2001. It was appointed by Hans-Adam II and was chaired by Mario Frick.
History
The 1997 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union. As a result, the First Mario Frick cabinet was succeeded with Mario Frick continuing as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein. The Progressive Citizens' Party withdrew from the coalition government that had existed since 1938, making the cabinet the first majority government since.
The government was faced with the challenge of the 1999–2001 Liechtenstein financial crisis, where the German Federal Intelligence Service accused various banks, politicians and judges within Liechtenstein of cooperating with organized crime to promote money laundering. This led to Liechtenstein being blacklisted by the Financial Action Task Force in 2000. As a result the government oversaw reforms to the Liechtenstein financial sector to combat organized crime and money laundering.
The government also faced continued issues with foreign relations, such as in 2001 a dispute with Germany started in the International Court of Justice over royal property confiscated in order to pay war debts.
The 2001 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party.
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