Details of elections to the Federal Council
Elected on 2. ballot with 127 votes
- Ballots distributed: 244
- Ballots received: 244
- Blank ballots: 5
- Spoiled ballots: 0
- Valid ballots: 239
- Absolute majority: 120
Further votes received: Christine Beerli, 96
Party: Free Democratic Party (FDP)
Born on: 10.11.1942
Place of origin: Beinwil am See
Canton: Appenzell Ausserrhoden (AR)
Election: 10.12.2003
Resignation: 31.10.2010
Successor to Federal Councillor: Kaspar Villiger
Predecessor to Federal Councillor: Johann N. Schneider-Ammann
| Year | Department | Substitute |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 - 2010 | Federal Department of Finance (FDF) | Christoph Blocher |
Last modification 29.06.2017
