The president of the Swiss Confederation, also known as the president of the confederation, federal president or colloquially as the president of Switzerland is, as primus inter pares among the other
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Jonas Furrer was a Swiss lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Federal Council, from 1848 to 1861, and as the first president of the Swiss Confederation from 1848 to 1849, and again in 1
President of the Swiss Confederation
…2026 Status Presiding member Member of Federal Council Appointer Federal Assembly Term length Unlimited non-consecutive one-year terms Inaugural holder Jonas Furrer Formation 21 November 1848 Deputy Vice President Salary CHF 445,163 annually Website Federal Presidency The president of the Swiss Confederation, also…
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The first Federal Council, 1848 (president Jonas Furrer in the middle)