Interviews

His Highness Hereditary Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein speaks in an interview with the *Liechtensteiner Vaterland* about the “Term Limit Solution for Liechtenstein” initiative, his stance on abortion, and the reasons why he would exercise his veto if the proposal were approved by the people.

In a summer interview with lie:zeit, H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein discusses the current challenges facing Liechtenstein's politics, the work of the Landtag and the government, and what could drive the country forward in the future.

The geopolitical situation is more turbulent and challenging for Liechtenstein, so it is important to assess the dangers and risks for the country correctly, says H.S.H. Hereditary Prince Alois. He sees protectionism, which is continuing to grow, as the main threat to Liechtenstein's prosperity.

‘Liechtenstein continues to enjoy a close relationship with the USA.’

H.S.H. the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein is surprised by the level of American tariffs. He says in an interview with Andri Rostetter and Günther Meier that the amount invested by the Principality in the USA has apparently been overlooked.

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.