Pascal Couchepin

Pascal Couchepin (born April 5, 1942) is a Swiss politician.

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April 5 - 1942 - Swiss

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He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on March 11, 1998 as a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD) and French speaking Valais. During his office time he has held the following departments:

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Swiss Federal Council - March 11 - 1998 - Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD) - French speaking - Valais

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• Federal Department of Economic Affairs (1998 - 2002)
• Federal Department of Home Affairs (2003)

He was the President of the Confederation in 2003.

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President of the Confederation - 2003

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Previously, he had been Deputy Mayor (1976) and Mayor of Martigny (since 1984) and, from 1979, deputy in the National Council.

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1976 - Martigny - 1984 - 1979 - National Council

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He holds a law degree from the University of Lausanne and is father of three children.

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