Christoph Blocher
Swiss politician, industrialist, and former member of the Swiss Federal Council
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- Oct 2
Guy Parmelin announces resignation from Swiss Federal Council after 11 years
Swiss Federal President Guy Parmelin will conclude his 11-year government tenure at the end of December 2026, stepping down after two terms as president and heading economic and defence portfolios.
- Jun 21
Swiss neutrality initiative headed for defeat in September vote, first poll shows 54% opposed
A Leewas survey commissioned by Tamedia and 20 Minuten finds 54 percent of Swiss voters plan to reject a constitutional amendment on perpetual neutrality, with only 34 percent in favour three months before the 27 September referendum.