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.
Ueli Maurer (SVP/ZH) has been a federal councillor since 2009. Ueli Maurer has headed the Federal Department of Finance (FDF) since 2016. Prior to that, he headed the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
Guy Parmelin (SVP/VD) has been a federal councillor since 2016. Guy Parmelin heads the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).
Johann Schneider-Ammann (FDP/BE) has been a federal councillor since 2010. Johann Schneider-Ammann heads the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER, formerly FDEA).
Doris Leuthard (CVP/AG) has been a federal councillor since 2006. Doris Leuthard has headed the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) since 2010. Prior to that, she headed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs (FDEA, now EAER).
