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Kaspar Villiger

Kaspar Villiger (pronounced Caspar Veeleeger, born February 5, 1941) is a Swiss industrialist and politician.

He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on February 1, 1989. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he has held the following departments:

He has been president of Switzerland twice in 1995 and 2002.


Predecessor: Elisabeth Kopp



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