He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 5, 1979 and handed over office on December 31, 1987. He is affiliated to the Swiss People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the Federal Department of Transport, Communications and Energy[?].
He was president of Switzerland in 1984.
Predecessor: Rudolf Gnägi
Successor: Adolf Ogi
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