It was appointed by regent Alois on behalf of Hans-Adam II and chaired by Klaus Tschütscher The 2009 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Patriotic Union.

[1] As a result, the Second Otmar Hasler cabinet was dissolved and succeeded by Klaus Tschütscher as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein.

[2][3] The Patriotic Union and Progressive Citizens' Party once again entered into a coalition government.

[4] The government's term in office was marked by an effort to move the country away from being a tax haven.

[5] It also included the passing of a same-sex registered partnership and Liechtenstein joining the Schengen Area in 2011.