Shorouk Express
Liechtenstein on Sunday voted for Brigitte Haas, a lawyer, to lead its government.
Her Fatherland Union party won 38.3 percent of votes, well ahead of the Progressive Citizens Party, which finished in second place with 27.5 percent, according to the official results. The largest party traditionally appoints the prime minister.
The conservative microstate is a constitutional hereditary monarchy, with a balance of power between the monarchy and its people, represented in parliament.
Prince Hans-Adam II is head of state but his eldest son, Prince Alois, has performed his duties since 2004 as regent. He has the authority to veto laws following a 2003 referendum that gave the monarchy more power.
Some 16,171 votes were cast, a turnout of 76.3 percent.
