Interviews

In the run-up to the national holiday, H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein looks back on the political achievements of recent years, the referendums of 2024 and ahead to possible developments that could result from the direct democratic decisions.

H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein describes the current legislative period as "politically difficult years". However, he considers a certain level of dissatisfaction to be positive. For the future, the deputy head of state attaches greater importance to security policy considerations.

Interview with the Hereditary Prince by the Faces of Democracy initiative

Are democracy and royalty a contradiction in terms? After we last spoke to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg about this question, we wanted to know in our interview with Hereditary Prince Alois of Liechtenstein (56): Are constitutional monarchies still relevant in the 21st century? What can a small state like Liechtenstein do against protectionism and the subsidy race? Furthermore: Liechtenstein has neither a military nor is it a member of NATO. How does this affect the sense of security of the people of Liechtenstein, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine?

In the first issue of lie:zeit after the summer break, H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein traditionally gives an interview on topics that affect Liechtenstein. This year, he expresses his clear views on energy issues, health policy and pension provision, as well as supporting Liechtenstein's accession to the IMF.

For H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein, the differences between the "Oberland" and the "Unterland" are not too great. But he sees no reason to shake the two constituencies. He is more concerned about the DpL's direct election plans, which he sees as a risk to stability.

In the New Year's interview with H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince at Vaduz Castle, topics such as adoption rights for same-sex couples, the chances of an archdiocese with a unifying archbishop and the 100-year anniversary celebrations of the Customs Treaty with Switzerland were addressed.

In an interview at the turn of the year with the "Liechtensteiner Volksblatt", H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein looks back on the year 2022 and gives an outlook on 2023.

HRH Hereditary Princess Sophie welcomed Radio Liechtenstein for a Christmas interview at Vaduz Castle. In the conversation with Jessica Nigg (Head of Information at Radio Liechtenstein), the topics include the eventful and moving year 2022 and the Christmas celebrations in the Princely Family.

In the interview, the Hereditary Princess also expresses her joy about the Liechtenstein population's willingness to donate. Especially for Ukraine, she says, the solidarity was great. She also talks about the creation of the "House of the Family" in Schaan. Among other things, this is currently the focus of the Liechtenstein Red Cross.

The Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein sees the triangular relationship between Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Brussels as largely positive. However, if Switzerland and the EU do not come closer again, he sees greater challenges ahead for the country.

H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein answers questions about the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine and its consequences as well as about Covid19.