Liechtenstein is a little known German speaking country located between Austria and Switzerland. The religion is Roman Catholic. It is ruled according to the Constitution of Liechtenstein by Prince Hans Adam II, his son Alois is president. The family are of Austrian descent and moved to their alpine residence when catholics were under threat just before the second world war.
Women were only given the right to vote in Liechtenstein in 1984. The legislative body of government consists of 25 members and is a unicarmel system. Liechtenstein is pro-life. In 2011 it had a public referendum on the matter which was 52.3% positive. The currency is the Swiss franc. Liechenstein is known for its private banks. Switzerland is reported to have taken over Liechenstein’s international relations. The schengen treaty of 1985 abolished border checks even though it was signed by only 5 out of a possible 10 members from the European Economic Community, which was abolished in favour of the EC which then became the EU. Liechenstein is being criticised by the council of Europe, a un affiliation which was formed in London in 1949: Although the UK has pledged to leave the eu it will continue to have a vested interest in the council of Europe/un; and with regard to Brexit, reportedly the queen has ordered Boris Johnson not to leave without a deal.
Boris Johnson’s calls for a general election aren’t being given enough support by members of parliament, but legislation suggests the prime minister must request an election be called by the head of state, the queen. There is news that some members of parliament have been ordered to oppose a general election. Meanwhile a five week suspension of the British parliament is the current situation as members of parliament opposing a no-deal Brexit walked out in support of the queen’s directive. The ceremony for the suspension of parliament occurred at 2 am this morning. Both Labour and Scottish MP’s vetoed the ceremony, staying in the house of commons. Labour MP’s singing, The red flag and Scottish MP’s singing, The flower of Scotland.
The suspension of the British parliament is known to concern Brexit and the deals Britain are insisting upon which are suzerain in nature and don’t substantiate the rights of other nations to peace and prosperity.