Relationship dossier
Liechtenstein
Switzerland
Relationship assessment
A close partnership anchored by a longstanding customs union, shared currency, and Swiss diplomatic representation for Liechtenstein abroad.
Liechtenstein toward Switzerland
+75Liechtenstein participates in the customs union established with Switzerland in 1923 and uses the Swiss franc, supporting deep practical economic coordination with the Swiss government.
Switzerland toward Liechtenstein
+75Switzerland administers the customs arrangement with Liechtenstein and provides diplomatic and consular representation for Liechtenstein in some countries, reflecting sustained bilateral cooperation.
Overall relationship
+75The relationship is characterized by unusually close and durable practical integration, particularly through the customs union and monetary arrangements, alongside Swiss representation of Liechtenstein abroad in some countries. These arrangements coexist with Liechtenstein’s status as a sovereign state.
How to read these scores
Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.
- −100
- Extreme sustained hostility
- −50
- Substantially adversarial
- 0
- Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
- +50
- Substantially cooperative
- +100
- Exceptionally close sustained partnership
“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.
Relationship context
Overview
Liechtenstein and Switzerland maintain a close, durable partnership built around the 1923 customs treaty and Liechtenstein’s use of the Swiss franc. Switzerland also provides diplomatic and consular representation for Liechtenstein in some countries. These arrangements reflect extensive practical cooperation while preserving Liechtenstein’s sovereignty.
Key developments
Liechtenstein and Switzerland signed a customs treaty establishing their customs union.
Major uncertainties
- The current scope of Swiss diplomatic and consular representation for Liechtenstein varies by country.
- The practical implementation of individual customs and monetary arrangements is not detailed here.