Ernst Walch

Ernst Joseph Walch (born 12 May 1956) is a politician from Liechtenstein who served as the President of the Landtag of Liechtenstein in 1993. He also served in the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1989 to 1996.

Early life He studied law in Innsbruck, where he earned his doctorate in 1980, and at the New York University School of Law, Graduate Division, Institute of Comparative Law, where he received his Master of Comparative Jurisprudence in 1981. He was admitted to the bar in the United States in 1983 and in Liechtenstein in 1984.

Career He was a member of the Landtag of Liechtenstein from 1989 to 1996 as a member of the Progressive Citizens' Party. From 1983 to 1993 Walch represented the Progressive Citizens' Party as member of the Steering committee of the European Democrat Union.

Walch belongs to various professional organizations, including the New York State Bar Association, the Liechtenstein Law Society and the German-Austrian-Swiss Registered Association of Lawyers (DACH). He is also a certified interpreter and translator for English and German. In addition, he has authored numerous publications on international legal issues, notably international commercial law. He is a partner in the Liechtenstein law firm Walch & Schurti. On 13 August 2024, the Progressive Citizens' Party nominated Walch for Prime Minister of Liechtenstein in the 2025 Liechtenstein general election. At 68 years old, he is the oldest candidate in Liechtenstein's history.

Personal life Walch married Margrit Keller on 22 November 1980 and they had six children together.

Honours Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (1994)