Brigitte Haas
Liechtenstein lawyer and politician (born 1964) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brigitte Haas (German pronunciation: [bʁiˈɡɪtə ˈhaːs]; born 1964) is a lawyer and politician from Liechtenstein who is the managing director of the Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry. She is the prime minister-designate of Liechtenstein and is due to take the office on 10 April 2025. She will be the first woman prime minister in Liechtenstein's history.
Brigitte Haas | |
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.jpg) Haas in 2024 | |
| Prime Minister-designate of Liechtenstein | |
| Assuming office 10 April 2025 | |
| Monarchs | Hans-Adam II Alois (regent) |
| Succeeding | Daniel Risch |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1964 (age 60–61) Vaduz, Liechtenstein[1] |
| Political party | Patriotic Union |
| Spouse | Hubert Ospelt |
Early life
Haas grew up in Schaan and completed an apprenticeship in the Liechtenstein state administration before studying law at the University of Zurich.[1]
She was the deputy managing director of Liechtenstein Chamber of Commerce and Industry from 2004 to 2019, and its managing director since August 2019.[2][3]
Prime Minister of Liechtenstein
Haas was the Patriotic Union's candidate for Prime Minister in the 2025 Liechtenstein general election.[3][4] The election resulted in a win for the party, making her the prime minister-elect.[5] She is set to be sworn into office on 10 April 2025 as the first female head of government of Liechtenstein.[6][7] Prior to her election, Haas was considered a political unknown, but took over as candidate for her party after the incumbent prime minister Daniel Risch decided not to stand again.[6]
Personal life
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