The seven members of the Federal Council

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.

President 2024 Viola Amherd

President 2024 Viola Amherd

Viola Amherd (Mitte/VS) has been a federal councillor since 2019. Viola Amherd heads the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS).

 
Karin Keller-Sutter

Karin Keller-Sutter

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

Albert Rösti

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

Guy Parmelin

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

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider

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).

 
Ignazio Cassis

Ignazio Cassis

Ignazio Cassis (FDP/TI) has been a federal councillor since 2017. Ignazio Cassis heads the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA).

Beat Jans

Beat Jans

Beat Jans (SP/BS) has been a federal councillor since 2024. He heads the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).

Federal Council’s chief of staff

Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi

Federal Chancellor Viktor Rossi

Viktor Rossi has been Federal Chancellor, the Federal Council’s chief of staff, since 2024.

Last modification 29.12.2023

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