Otmar Hasler (born 28 September 1953) is a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 2001 to 2009.
Otmar Hasler | |
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| Prime Minister of Liechtenstein | |
| In office 5 April 2001 – 25 March 2009 | |
| Monarchs | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
| Deputy | Rita Kieber-Beck Klaus Tschütscher[1] |
| Preceded by | Mario Frick |
| Succeeded by | Klaus Tschütscher |
| President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein | |
| In office January 1995 – December 1995 | |
| Monarch | Hans-Adam II |
| Prime Minister | Mario Frick |
| Preceded by | Paul Kindle |
| Succeeded by | Paul Kindle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 September 1953 Vaduz, Liechtenstein |
| Political party | Progressive Citizens' Party |
| Spouse | Traudi Hasler |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of Fribourg |
| Profession | Educator |
Earlier life
He was educated at the University of Fribourg. Hasler served as President of the Landtag from January 1995 to December 1995.[2]
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Hasler was appointed Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 5 April 2001 to 25 May 2009, replacing Mario Frick, and led a coalition government of the Progressive Citizens' Party and the Patriotic Union.[1] His rule saw a significant transfer of powers from his office to the reigning Prince of Liechtenstein.[3] During his premiership in 2008, the country was the subject a tax scandal involving Germany, the United States and other countries.[4][5][6]
Later life
Otmar currently serves as a member of the board at the Kaiser Partner Privatbank in Vaduz.[7]