Guy Parmelin

Swiss politician

Guy Parmelin (born 9 November 1959) is a Swiss politician. He has been a Member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2016. He was the President of the Swiss Confederation in 2021.[1] He is a member of the Swiss People's Party.

Guy Parmelin
Parmelin in 2023
President of the Swiss Confederation
In office
1 January 2021 – 31 December 2021
Vice PresidentIgnazio Cassis
Preceded bySimonetta Sommaruga
Succeeded byIgnazio Cassis
Vice President of Switzerland
In office
1 January 2020 – 31 December 2020
PresidentSimonetta Sommaruga
Preceded bySimonetta Sommaruga
Succeeded byIgnazio Cassis
Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
Assumed office
1 January 2019
Preceded byJohann Schneider-Ammann
Head of the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports
In office
1 January 2016 – 31 December 2018
Preceded byUeli Maurer
Succeeded byViola Amherd
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
Assumed office
1 January 2016
Preceded byEveline Widmer-Schlumpf
Personal details
Born (1959-11-09) 9 November 1959 (age 64)
Bursins, Switzerland
Political partySwiss People's Party
ResidenceBursins

References

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  1. MILLARD, Robin. "Parmelin Confirmed As Next Swiss President". www.barrons.com.