Peter Keller | |
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 Official portrait, 2019 | |
| Member of National Council (Switzerland) | |
| Assumed office 5 December 2011 | |
| General Secretary of Swiss People's Party | |
| Assumed office 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Keller April 22,1971 Lucerne,Switzerland |
| Residence | Hergiswil,Switzerland |
| Alma mater | University of Zürich (Licentiate) |
| Occupation | Journalist,politician |
| Website | Official website |
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