Max Weber (Swiss politician) facts for kids
Max Weber was an important Swiss politician. He was born on August 2, 1897, in Zürich, Switzerland, and passed away on December 2, 1974, in Bern. He spent many years working for the Swiss government.
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Max Weber's Early Political Career
Max Weber was a member of the Social Democratic Party. This is one of the main political parties in Switzerland. He was first elected to the National Council, which is like one of the houses of parliament in Switzerland.
Serving in the National Council
Weber was elected to the National Council seven different times. He served there for a long time, from December 4, 1939, to December 31, 1951. After a short break, he returned and served again from December 5, 1955, until November 28, 1971. The National Council is part of the Federal Assembly, which is the main parliament of Switzerland.
Becoming a Federal Council Member
On December 13, 1951, Max Weber was chosen for a very important role. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council. This council is made up of seven members and acts as Switzerland's main government.
Leading the Finance Department
As a member of the Federal Council, Max Weber was put in charge of the Federal Department of Finance. He started this role on January 1, 1952. His job was to manage the country's money and budget. He worked in this position until December 31, 1953.
Why Max Weber Resigned
Max Weber decided to leave the Federal Council on January 31, 1954. This happened after a public vote, called a referendum, on December 6, 1953. In this vote, the people of Switzerland did not approve his ideas for the federal budget. Because his budget plans were rejected, he chose to step down from his role.
