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Swiss President to Quit Government
- On Friday, Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced he will step down at the end of the year, citing a desire to make way for "new blood in these times of great uncertainty."
- After 11 years in government, the member of the Swiss People Party succeeded Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf in 2015 and moved to Economic Affairs in 2019. Parmelin has served twice as president.
- During his tenure, Parmelin managed the 2021 Covid crisis and negotiated free-trade agreements with India and Mercosur. Addressing media in Bern on Friday, he ruled out health issues while acknowledging diminished passion for the role.
- The announcement comes two weeks after State Secretary Helene Budliger Artieda said she would step down in March 2027. Parmelin will continue his duties until December 31 "at 11:59pm at the very latest."
- Warning that "nothing is ever guaranteed for good," Parmelin emphasized Switzerland must adapt to avoid falling behind, recalling a "rude awakening" in August 2025 following 35% US tariffs.
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Federal councilor says time has come to make way for 'new forces' after 11 years in government
·Ankara, Türkiye
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Parmelin has served for more than a decline as one of the seven members of the Federal Council, among who the presidence rotates every year.
·Paris, France
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Swiss president to quit government
Switzerland's presidency rotates annually among the seven members of the government, called the Federal Council, of which Parmelin, 66, was the longest-serving minister. Parmelin told a press conference in Bern that he had informed ministerial colleagues of his decision to step down on December 31. "By then, it will have been 11 years since I was elected to this role, and the time has come for me to make way for new energy in these times of grea…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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