He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 17, 1959 and handed over office on December 31, 1973. He was affiliated to the Social Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Department of Home Affairs[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1965 and 1970.
Predecessor: Giuseppe Lepori
Successor: Willy Ritschard
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