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 (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 (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).
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).
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).
Elisabeth Baume-Schneider (SP/JU) has been a federal councillor since 2023. Elisabeth Baume-Schneider heads the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP).
