Federal Chancellor of Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Federal Chancellor of Switzerland |
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| Residence | Federal Palace |
| Term length | Four years, renewable |
| Inaugural holder | Jean-Marc Mousson |
| Formation | 1803 |
| Website | www.bk.admin.ch |
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The Federal Chancellor (also known as Bundeskanzler, Chancelier fédéral, Cancelliere della Confederazione, or Chancelier federal) is a very important person in the government of Switzerland. Think of them as the chief of staff for the country's main governing body, the Federal Council. The Federal Council has seven members who lead the country.
Even though the Federal Chancellor is super important, they are not actually one of the seven government members. Their job is to lead the Federal Chancellery. This office helps the Federal Council do its work smoothly, like a general staff helps a team.
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Electing the Federal Chancellor
The Federal Chancellor is chosen by the Federal Assembly. This is like the Swiss parliament. They are elected for a four-year term. This term can be renewed, meaning they can be elected again.
The first Federal Chancellor was Jean-Marc Mousson, who started in 1803. The person holding this role right now is Walter Thurnherr. He began his term on January 1, 2016.
What the Federal Chancellery Does
The Federal Chancellery is like the main office for the Swiss government. It helps prepare meetings for the Federal Council and makes sure decisions are written down correctly. It also helps communicate what the government is doing to the public.
This office also helps organize elections and votes in Switzerland. It makes sure everything runs fairly and smoothly.
History of the Chancellors
Many different people have served as Federal Chancellor throughout Switzerland's history. They have come from various parts of the country and different political groups. Each Chancellor has played a key role in supporting the Swiss government.
- A Walk through the History of the Federal Chancellery, in German, French and Italian, on the web site of the Federal Chancellery
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Jean Marc Samuel Isaac Mousson, the first Federal Chancellor (1803–1830)
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Josef Franz Karl Amrhyn (1830–1847)
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Johann Ulrich Schiess (1848–1881)
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Gottlieb Ringier (1882–1909)
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Hans Schatzmann (1910–1918)
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Adolf von Steiger (1919–1925)
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Robert Käslin (1925–1934)
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George Bovet (1934–1943)
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Oskar Leimgruber (1944–1951)
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Charles Oser (1951–1967)
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Karl Huber (1968–1981)
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Walter Buser (1981–1991)
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François Couchepin (1991–1999)
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Annemarie Huber-Hotz (2000–2007)
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Corina Casanova (2008–2015)
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Walter Thurnherr, the current Federal Chancellor (2016–present)
See also
In Spanish: Canciller de la Confederación Suiza para niños
