He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 8, 1971 and handed over office on December 31, 1986. He is affiliated to the Christian Democratic People's Party[?]. During his office time he held the following departments:
He was president of Switzerland three times in 1977, 1981 and 1985.
Predecessor: Ludwig von Moos
Successor: Arnold Koller
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