On September 13, 2024, students from the 6th grade of the Liechtensteinisches Gymnasium visited the Liechtenstein Institute with their teacher Marlies Kessler as part of the compulsory elective course "Politics in Liechtenstein and the surrounding area". » more

As part of the consultation procedure on the total revision of the Archives Act of 1997, the Law and History Departments of the Liechtenstein Institute submitted a statement to the Ministry of Society and Culture. In this statement, the draft is welcomed in principle, but at the same time various amendments to the consultation report and the draft law are proposed. » more

In a miscellany in the August issue of the Swiss Journal of History, Lukas Ospelt looks at the declarations of friendship in the Liechtenstein-Swiss state treaties between 1920 and 2023 and embeds them in the history of official relations between Vaduz and Bern. » more

verfassung.li, the online commentary on the Liechtenstein Constitution published by the Liechtenstein Institute, has been supplemented by three further commentaries. Peter Bussjäger comments on Art. 32 LV, which is summarized as a fundamental right of privacy and secrecy, as very different aspects fall within its scope of protection. Cyrus Beck's commentary on Art. 41 LV concerns the right of association and assembly and thus also the permissibility of demonstrations. Patricia Schiess comments on Art. 44 LV, which regulates compulsory military service. » more

The compact monograph "Immissions Protection Law" by Cyrus Beck deals with a topic that has so far been neglected in the literature on Liechtenstein special administrative law. » more

In a current research project, a team led by Jörg Paetzold from the Liechtenstein Institute is investigating the extent to which free public transport can help to facilitate a switch from individual transport (e.g. cars) to public transport (e.g. bus or rail). The study was taken up by major outlets in Germany. » more

In the context of the uncertain global economic development and renewed fears of recession, Liechtenstein’s economy has weakened again after a gradual easing. The value of the KonSens business cycle index deteriorated noticeably again in the second quarter of 2024, from −0.2 to −1.2. » more

The average life satisfaction of Liechtenstein citizens has recovered, the country is in a good situation overall according to respondents and trust in Liechtenstein institutions such as the police, Princely House and courts remains high. These and other results are presented in the fourth edition of the Liechtenstein Barometer conducted by the Liechtenstein Institute in collaboration with the Liechtensteiner Vaterland. » more