Arnold Koller is a Swiss professor and politician. He served as a member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) from 1987 to 1999 for the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP). Koller previously served as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) from 1971 to 1986. He did also serve two terms of the as President of the Swiss Confederation in 1990 and 1997. He is primarily known for Lex Koller, a Swiss Federal Act on Acquisitions of Real Estate by Persons Abroad, which he initiated.
The Federal Council is the federal cabinet of the Swiss Confederation. Its seven members also serve as the collective head of state and government of Switzerland. Since after World War II, the Federal Council is by convention a permanent grand coalition government composed of representatives of the country's major parties and language regions.
The Swiss People's Party, also known as the Democratic Union of the Centre, is a national-conservative and right-wing populist political party in Switzerland. Chaired by Marco Chiesa, it is the largest party in the Federal Assembly, with 62 members of the National Council and 6 of the Council of States.
The Ticino League is a regionalist, national-conservative political party in Switzerland active in the canton of Ticino.
Alain Berset is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2012 to 2023. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), he headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs from when he took office. Berset served as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2018 and 2023.
Ulrich "Ueli" Giezendanner is a Swiss businessman and former politician who served as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party from 1991 to 2019. He previously also served on the Grand Council of Aargau from 1989 to 1991. He remains a controlling shareholder in Giezendanner Group and serves as deputy chairman of KPT Health Insurance in Bern, Switzerland.
Marcel Rohner is a Swiss businessman and banker. Rohner was group chief executive officer at UBS AG from 6 July 2007 until 26 February 2009, and on the group executive board from October 2007 until his resignation. Since 2016, he serves as vice president of Union Bancaire Privée, and since 2021 as chairman of the Swiss Bankers Association. Rohner is an ally of Thomas Matter and holds a 5% stake of Helvetische Bank AG.
Ulrich "Ueli" Maurer is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2009 to 2022. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), he was President of the Swiss Confederation in 2013 and 2019. Formerly head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (2009–2015), Maurer has headed the Federal Department of Finance from 2016 to 2022. From 2019 to 2022, he was the longest-serving sitting member of the Federal Council.
Walter Thurnherr is a Swiss government official who served as Chancellor of Switzerland from 2016 to 2023. Although he holds a traditionally nonpartisan office, he was elected as a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC). When it merged with the Conservative Democratic Party (BDP/PBD) to form The Centre (DM/LC) in 2021, Thurnherr joined the new party.
Albert Rösti is a Swiss businessman, lobbyist and politician who has been a Member of the Swiss Federal Council since 1 January 2023. He previously presided over the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC) from 2016 to 2020 and served as a member of the National Council for the canton of Bern from 2011 until 2022. Rösti resides in Uetendorf near Thun.
Céline Marie-Claire Amaudruz is a Swiss banker, attorney and politician. She currently serves as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 5th December, 2011. Amaudruz previously served as president of the Grand Council of Geneva between 2010 and 2016. She is among the richest Swiss politicians in the legislative estimated by Handelszeitung.
Matthias Aebischer is a Swiss journalist, moderator and politician of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (SP). He is a member of the National Council of Switzerland. In 2017, he sponsored a bill to ban the import of animals that have undergone ritual slaughter.
Thomas Aeschi is a Swiss businessman, politician and former banker. He currently serves as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2011. He previously served on the Cantonal Council of Zug from 2010 to 2012.
Stefan Giezendanner is a Swiss businessman and politician. He serves as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau for the Swiss People's Party (SVP) since 2020. He is the eldest son of former National Councillor Ulrich Giezendanner and brother of former Grand Councillor and current National Councillor Benjamin Giezendanner.
Marcel René Dobler is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves as member of the National Council (Switzerland) for The Liberals since 30 November 2015. Dobler is primarily known for founding Digitec Galaxus, Switzerland's largest online retailer. In 2018, Dobler acquired Franz Carl Weber, a retailer for children's toys. Dobler is among the richest Swiss politicians in the legislative estimated by Handelszeitung.
Christian Josia Maria Dieter Imark commonly known as Christian Imark is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves on the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2015. In 2001, Imark was elected as the youngest member into the Cantonal Council of Solothurn, aged 19. He served until 2015 when he was elected into National Council. He also served as the youngest president of the Cantonal Council in its history in 2012.
Roland Rino Büchel is a Swiss business executive and politician. He currently serves as member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2010. He was elected as replacement for Jasmin Hutter in the 2007 Swiss Federal election and was able to enter 1 March 2010. He previously served on the Cantonal Council of St. Gallen from 2004 to 2010. Büchel was a candidate for Council of States (Switzerland) in 2019 but was not elected.
Barbara Steinemann is a Swiss attorney, fiduciary and politician. She currently serves on the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2015. She previously served on the Cantonal Council of Zürich from 2003 to 2015.
Piero Marchesi is a Swiss businessman and politician. He currently serves as a member of the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2019. He previously served on the municipal council and mayor of Monteggio. In 2019 he was elected into the Cantonal Council of Ticino but did not take office due to his success in the 2019 Swiss federal election. Since 2021, he additionally serves as mayor of Tresa.
