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Hans-Peter Tschudi
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| Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
| In office 1 January 1960 – 31 December 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Giuseppe Lepori |
| Succeeded by | Willi Ritschard |
| President of Switzerland | |
| In office 1 January 1970 – 31 December 1970 |
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| Vice President | Rudolf Gnägi |
| Preceded by | Ludwig von Moos |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf Gnägi |
| In office 1 January 1965 – 31 December 1965 |
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| Vice President | Hans Schaffner |
| Preceded by | Ludwig von Moos |
| Succeeded by | Hans Schaffner |
| Home Affairs Minister | |
| In office 1 January 1960 – 31 December 1973 |
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| Preceded by | Philipp Etter |
| Succeeded by | Hans Hürlimann |
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| Born | 22 October 1913 Basel, Switzerland |
| Died | 30 September 2002 (aged 88) Basel, Switzerland |
| Political party | SP |
| Spouse | Irma Tschudi |
| Alma mater | University of Basel |
Hans-Peter Tschudi (born October 22, 1913 – died September 30, 2002) was an important Swiss politician. He served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1959 to 1973. During this time, he was in charge of the Department of Home Affairs. This role is similar to being a country's interior minister.
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Who Was Hans-Peter Tschudi?
Hans-Peter Tschudi was born in Basel, Switzerland, on October 22, 1913. He studied at the University of Basel. This is where he gained knowledge that would help him later in his political career.
A Career in Swiss Politics
Tschudi began his political journey in his home city. He was a member of the Cantonal Government of Basel-City from 1953 to 1959. A canton is like a state in Switzerland. He belonged to the Social Democratic Party.
From 1956, he represented the canton of Basel-City in the Swiss Council of States. This is one of the two houses of the Swiss parliament. His work there led to his election to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 17, 1959. The Federal Council is Switzerland's seven-member executive body.
Leading the Home Affairs Department
During his time in the Federal Council, Hans-Peter Tschudi led the Department of Home Affairs. He held this important position from January 1, 1960, to December 31, 1973. In this role, he worked to improve the lives of Swiss citizens.
One of his main achievements was expanding social security. This means he helped create and improve systems that support people. For example, he worked on programs for pensions and health insurance. These programs help people when they are old, sick, or cannot work. He did this during a time when Switzerland's economy was growing strong.
President of Switzerland
Hans-Peter Tschudi also served as President of the Confederation twice. He was President in 1965 and again in 1970. The President of Switzerland is chosen from among the members of the Federal Council. It is a one-year term. The President leads the Federal Council meetings. They also represent Switzerland on the international stage.
Tschudi handed over his office on December 31, 1973. He passed away on September 30, 2002, in Basel, Switzerland.
His Impact on Switzerland
Hans-Peter Tschudi is remembered for his dedication to social welfare. His efforts helped build a stronger social safety net in Switzerland. This means that more people had access to important support systems. His work continues to benefit Swiss citizens today.
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Tschudi in 1983
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