The Swiss government comprises the seven members of the Federal Council. The president is elected for a one-year term of office and is regarded during that time as ‘Primus inter pares’, or first among equals.
Viola Amherd (The Centre/VS) has been a federal councillor since 2019. Viola Amherd heads the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
Karin Keller-Sutter (FDP/SG) has been a federal councillor since 2019. Karin Keller-Sutter has headed the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) since 2023. Prior to that, she headed the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).
Albert Rösti (SVP/BE) has been a federal councillor since 2023. Albert Rösti heads the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC).
Guy Parmelin (SVP/VD) has been a federal councillor since 2016. Guy Parmelin heads the Federal Department of Economic Affairs. Prior to that he headed the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
Elisabeth Baume-Schneider (SP/JU) has been a federal councillor since 2023. Since 2024 she heads the Federal Department of Home Affairs (FDHA). Prior to that, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider headed the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).
