He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 8, 1965 and handed over office on December 31, 1979. He was affiliated to the Swiss People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland twice in 1971 and 1976.
Predecessor: Friedrich Traugott Wahlen
Successor: Leon Schlumpf
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