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Arnold Koller
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| Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
| In office 1986–1999 |
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| Preceded by | Kurt Furgler |
| Succeeded by | Ruth Metzler |
| President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 1997 – 31 December 1997 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Pascal Delamuraz |
| Succeeded by | Flavio Cotti |
| In office 1 January 1990 – 31 December 1990 |
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| Preceded by | Jean-Pascal Delamuraz |
| Succeeded by | Flavio Cotti |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Arnold Koller
29 August 1933 St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Political party | Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland |
| Spouses |
Erica Brander
(m. 1972) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | University of St. Gallen (Licentiate) University of Fribourg (Licentiate) University of Fribourg (PhD) |
Arnold Koller (born August 29, 1933) is a Swiss professor and politician. He was an important member of the Swiss government, serving in the Federal Council from 1987 to 1999. He belonged to the Christian Democratic People's Party. Koller also served as President of Switzerland twice, in 1990 and 1997. He is well-known for starting a law called Lex Koller. This law helps control how people from other countries buy property in Switzerland.
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Early Life and Education
Arnold Koller was born on August 29, 1933, in St. Gallen, Switzerland. He was the oldest of five children. His father was an organist and a teacher. His mother took care of their home.
Koller went to school in Appenzell. He studied Economics in St. Gallen until 1957. Then, he studied Jurisprudence (the theory of law) at the University of Fribourg and the University of California, Berkeley. He earned a special degree called a Licentiate in both subjects. Later, he received his PhD from the University of Fribourg.
Career and Public Service
In 1960, Arnold Koller became a lawyer in Appenzell Innerrhoden. He worked as a legal advisor for a while. After earning his doctorate, he became a university professor. He taught both economics and law.
Political Journey
Arnold Koller was chosen to join the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 10, 1986. He represented the Christian Democratic People's Party of Switzerland. He served in this high office until April 30, 1999.
During his time in the Federal Council, he was in charge of different government departments:
- Federal Military Department (1987–1988)
- Federal Department of Justice and Police (1989)
- Federal Military Department (1989)
- Federal Department of Justice and Police (1990–1999)
He also had the important role of President of the Confederation twice. These terms were in 1990 and 1997.
In 2002, Arnold Koller was the chairman of a big meeting. It was called the Second International Conference on Federalism. This meeting took place in St. Gallen. The conference discussed how different parts of a country can work together.
From 2006 to 2010, Koller led the Forum of Federations. This is an international group that helps countries around the world. They learn from each other about how to organize their governments.
Personal Life
In 1972, Arnold Koller married Erica Brander. She used to be a flight attendant. They have two daughters together. In 2011, Koller was made an honorary citizen of Gossau.
See also
In Spanish: Arnold Koller para niños
- Lex Koller
