Guy Parmelin

Guy Parmelin (born 9 November 1959) is a Swiss politician serving as President of Switzerland since 2021, having previously served as Vice President of Switzerland in 2020. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), he has been a Member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2016. Parmelin has served as head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research since 2019, previously heading the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports.

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 * We have proven during the last weeks and days that together we are strong, despite these very difficult times (due to COVID-19 pandemic). From today (16 April 2020), we're planning a new future. Let's help each other, let's stay innovative, because together, we'll find solutions.
 * Guy Parmelin (2020) cited in "Swiss aim to ease COVID-19 curbs, starting with hairdressers" on Reuters, 16 April 2020.