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Frick, Mario (1965– )| Liechtenstein politician and civil servant, prime minister 1993–2001. He was 28 when he was elected prime minister by parliament, becoming Europe's youngest premier. Prime Minister Frick's ruling Patriotic Union (VU) remained in power after winning an absolute majority of 13 seats in the 25-member parliament in January 1997. |
| From 1938 until 1997, the principality was governed by a VU-Progressive Citizen's Party (FBP) coalition. Soon after the election, the FBP voted to end its long-standing coalition with the VU. |
| Frick was born in Balzers, Liechtenstein, and studied law at St Gall University, Switzerland. He worked in the Liechtenstein state administration as a member of the legal service, while serving as a member of the municipal council of Balzers 1991–93. In May 1993 Frick was appointed Deputy Head of Government, and in December 1993 Head of Government, as well as Minister for Finances and for Construction. |
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