Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, is one of the most versatile characters in today's Europe. In addition to a specialized source states historian, is a successful international businessman. His political experience dates back to 1970, when he took over the organization of the Princely House. Since assuming the regency of Liechtenstein in 1989, has made ​​this small country to join the United Nations (1990) and the European Economic Area (1995). His reputation for democratic monarch was endorsed in the referendum which underwent a reform of the constitution, and scored the majority support of the people of Liechtenstein.