Markus Büchel

Markus Büchel (; 14 May 1959 – 9 July 2013) was a lawyer and politician from Liechtenstein who served as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein in 1993. Serving for just under 7 months, he is the shortest serving prime minister in Liechtenstein's history.

Early life Büchel attended high school in Eschen from 1972 to 1975 before completing an internship in the law firm of Alfred Bühler in Vaduz. From 1981, he studied law at the University of Bern and at LMU Munich, where he graduated in 1986.

Prime Minister of Liechtenstein Büchel was in office as Prime Minister of Liechtenstein from 26 May to 15 December 1993. The February 1993 Liechtenstein general election resulted in a win for the Progressive Citizens' Party (FBP), and Büchel was appointed as prime minister.

As prime minister, he co-signed the Constitution of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, though notably without consultation from the Landtag of Liechtenstein. Shortly after taking office, Büchel was the subject of controversy due to pushing through a government nomination against the wishes of his own party. Following the October 1993 Liechtenstein general election, Büchel was succeeded by his deputy Mario Frick.

Later life From 1997, Büchel worked as a lawyer.

Personal life Büchel married Elena Medvedeva on 7 May 1998, and they had one child together.

Honours Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Principality of Liechtenstein (1994)