List of Presidents of the Swiss Confederation

The list of Presidents of the Swiss Confederation (1848-present) presents the presiding member of the Swiss Federal Council, Switzerland's seven-member executive. Elected by the Federal Assembly for one year, the President of the Confederation chairs the meetings of the Federal Council and undertakes special representational duties. Primus inter pares, he has no powers above the other Councillors and continues to head his department. Traditionally the duty rotates among the members in order of seniority and the previous year's Vice President becomes President. See list of members of the Swiss Federal Council for all seven.

Related Topics:
Swiss Federal Council - Switzerland - Executive - Federal Assembly - Primus inter pares - Department - List of members of the Swiss Federal Council

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For presidents before this see: Presidents of the Swiss Diet.

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See also: Presidents of the National Council of Switzerland.

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