He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 7, 1977 and handed over office on December 31, 1982. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Federal Department of Economic Affairs[?].
He was president of Switzerland in 1982.
Predecessor: Ernst Brugger
Successor: Rudolf Friedrich
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