He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 10, 1969 and handed over office on January 31, 1978. He held the Political Department (Switzerland)[?] during his office time. He is affiliated to the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland.
He was president of Switzerland in 1975.
Predecessor: Willy Spühler
Successor: Pierre Aubert
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