He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 7, 1983 and handed over office on October 31, 1995. He is affiliated to the Social Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Federal Department of Finance[?].
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1988 and 1994.
Predecessor: Willy Ritschard
Successor: Moritz Leuenberger
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