Parties & Politics

Structure of the State: According to article 2 of the Parliament (Landtag. In the dualist concept of the system of State of the Principality of Liechtenstein, the Parliament (Landtag) exercises the important function of the lawful representation of the entirety of Liechtenstein citizens. The Liechtenstein Parliament is elected directly by the people according to proportional representation. The Upper Country election district elects 15 Members to Parliament, the Lower Country election district elects 10. Parliament is opened and adjourned by the Reigning Prince. The Reigning Prince also has the right to dissolve Parliament on grounds of considerable importance.