Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein (L) talks with outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler after a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (SWITZERLAND BUSINESS POLITICS ROYALS) 

Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein (L) talks with outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler after a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (SWITZERLAND BUSINESS POLITICS ROYALS) 

Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein (L) talks with outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler after a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (SWITZERLAND BUSINESS POLITICS ROYALS) 

Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein (L) outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler (C) and designated Prime Minister Klaus Tschuetscher attend a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (LIECHTENSTEIN BUSINESS POLITICS ROYALS) 

Liechtenstein's outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler attends a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (LIECHTENSTEIN BUSINESS POLITICS HEADSHOT) 

The shadow of Crown Prince Alois von und zu Liechtenstein (L) is cast on a wall as outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler attends a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (LIECHTENSTEIN BUSINESS POLITICS) 

Liechtenstein's outgoing Prime Minister Otmar Hasler (L) and designated Prime Minister Klaus Tschuetscher attend a news conference in Vaduz March 12, 2009. Liechtenstein agreed to ease its strict bank secrecy law by committing to international standards on tax transparency and data exchange, increasing pressure for similar concessions from other tax havens. The tiny principality, a financial centre wedged between Switzerland and Austria, is seeking to be removed from a blacklist of tax havens and will now offer bilateral tax deals for cooperating in cases of tax fraud and tax evasion. REUTERS/Christian Hartmann (LIECHTENSTEIN BUSINESS POLITICS) 

Swiss Minister of Justice Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf (R) exchanges agreement papers with Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler about visa cooperation after a meeting in Bern December 3, 2008. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (SWITZERLAND) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler holds a speech before signing a deal on border-free and police policy with European Union and Switzerland in Brussels February 28, 2008. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM) 

(L to R) Switzerland's Ambassador to the E.U Jacques de Watteville, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler, Slovenia's Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and European Justice and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini raise their glasses for a toast after signing a deal on border-free and police policy in Brussels February 28, 2008. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler holds a speech before signing a deal on border-free and police policy with the European Union and Switzerland in Brussels February 28, 2008. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM) 

(L to R) Switzerland's Ambassador to the E.U Jacques de Watteville, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler, Slovenia's Interior Minister Dragutin Mate and European Justice and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini shake hands after signing a deal on border-free and police policy in Brussels February 28, 2008. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (BELGIUM) 

Switzerland's Ambassador to the E.U Jacques de Watteville, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler (2nd L), Slovenia's Interior Minister Dragutin Mate (3rd L) and European Justice and Security Commissioner Franco Frattini (R) shake hands after signing a deal on border-free and police policy in Brussels February 28, 2008. REUTERS/Thierry Roge(BELGIUM) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler addresses a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler addresses a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler attend a news conference in Berlin February 20, 2008. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler addresses a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler addresses a news conference after talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin February 20, 2008. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler arrive for a news conference in Berlin February 20, 2008. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in
secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler arrive for a news conference in Berlin February 20, 2008. German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged Liechtenstein on Wednesday to cooperate more with its European neighbours to combat fraud, saying she would not approve if its banks were to encourage criminal acts.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in
secret bank accounts in the principality. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler attend a news conference in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (L) and Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler leave after a news conference in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler address the media after talks in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler address the media after talks in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler leave after a welcome ceremony in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (C) introduces the German deleagtion to Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler during a welcome ceremony in Berlin, February 20, 2008.Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler walk past media during welcome ceremony in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (front) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler listen to the national anthems during a welcome ceremony in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel awaits the Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler in Berlin February 20, 2008. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler inspect the guard of honour in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler inspect the guard of honour in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims.REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (front) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler listen to the national anthems during a welcome ceremony in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler attend a welcome ceremony in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler leave after a welcome ceremony in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel (R) talks to Liechtenstein's Head of Government Otmar Hasler during the welcome ceremony in Berlin, February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Tobias Schwarz (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler inspect the guard of honour in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in
secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

German chancellor Angela Merkel and Liechtenstein Prime Minister Otmar Hasler inspect the guard of honour in Berlin February 20, 2008. Liechtenstein has come under fire in Germany after prosecutors announced last week they were investigating hundreds of people suspected of dodging German taxes by parking money in
secret bank accounts in the principality. The probe, which has involved raids of homes and offices across Germany, has already led to the resignation of Deutsche Post Chief Executive Klaus Zumwinkel and threatens to claim other high-profile victims. REUTERS/Johannes Eisele (GERMANY) 

Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler addresses the 2005 World Summit during the 60th General Assembly of the United Nations in New York September 16, 2005. The three-day U.N. summit of more than 150 world leaders wraps up Friday with the adoption of a blueprint for future multilateral action. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine HB/SA 

Independent Historical Commission on Liechtenstein in the Third Reich presents its findings during a news conference in Vaduz. (L-R) Peter Geiger, president of the Independent Historical Commission on Liechtenstein in the Third Reich, Liechtenstein's Prime Minister Otmar Hasler, and Foreign Minister Ernst Walch present the commission's findings of a four-year investigation of Liechtenstein's role in the Second World War during a news conference in Vaduz, Liechtenstein April 13, 2005. The commission, set up after the General Secretary of the World Jewish Congress accused Liechtenstein in 2000 of robbing Jews of valuables and called for sanctions against the state, concluded that the principality had done little wrong during Germany's National Socialist regime. REUTERS/Siggi Bucher 

Austria's Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel (L) welcomes Liechtenstein's
Prime Minister Otmar Hasler in his office in Vienna January 11, 2002.
Hasler is on a official visit to Austria. REUTERS/Herwig Prammer

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FORMER GERMAN CHANCELLOR HELMUT KOHL STANDS NEXT TO E.U. COMMISSIONER
FRANZ FISCHLER AND PRIME MINISTER OF LIECHTENSTEIN OTMAR HASLER IN
ALPBACH.


Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl (L) stands next to
E.U.-Commissioner Franz Fischler (C) and Prime Minister of
Liechtenstein Otmar Hasler (R) prior to a political symposium at the
European Forum Alpbach in the small tyrolean village of Alpbach August
26, 2001. In his first public appearance since his wife Hannelore died,
Kohl will deliver a speech to the forum later this day. 

AUSTRIAN CHANCELLOR WOLFGANG SCHUESSEL WELCOMES THE PRIME MINISTER OF
LIECHTENSTEIN OTMAR HASLER IN VIENNA.


Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang Schuessel (R) welcomes the Prime Minister
of Liechtenstein Otmar Hasler (L) in his office in Vienna July 13,
2001. Hasler is on a official two day visit to Austria. 

Austrian President Thomas Klestil (L) welcomes the Prime Minister of
Liechtenstein Otmar Hasler (R) in historical Hofburg palace in Vienna
July 13, 2001. Hasler is on a official two day visit to Austria.

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