Parmelin Exits Swiss Government
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announces resignation after eleven years in government service.
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Parmelin made three trips to Washington to negotiate over the U.S. tariffs before the two countries announced their intent to lower them.
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Parmelin served as Switzerland’s defence minister before taking over the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research in 2019.
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During his earlier 2021 presidential term, Parmelin was in the spotlight when Switzerland hosted a Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden.
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Parmelin’s standing rose during his final period in government: Parliament elected him president with a record 203 votes, and his reputation grew beyond his own party, particularly among German-speaking voters and conservative business leaders.
Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced he will leave the seven-member Federal Council on December 31, 2026, ending 11 years in government BERNAMA. The 66-year-old Swiss People's Party member cited waning passion and a desire to make way for new leaders, denying that health problems drove his decision Le Monde. Parmelin's exit comes after a high-profile year negotiating a major tariff deal with the United States.
Record-Setting Victory and Rising Influence
Parmelin's standing surged in his final period. Parliament elected him president with a record 203 votes, the highest tally ever BERNAMA. His reputation expanded beyond his own party, gaining support among German-speaking voters and conservative business leaders. He became a trusted diplomat on the international stage.
Negotiating the U.S. Tariff Deal That Drew Global Attention
Parmelin made three trips to Washington this year to negotiate U.S. tariffs on Swiss goods Telesur English. The talks succeeded: tariffs dropped from 39% to 15%. In exchange, Switzerland committed to invest $200 billion in the United States My Myanmar TV. This deal became one of the year's major economic wins for Swiss diplomacy.
From Defense Minister to Economic Affairs Leader
Parmelin served as Switzerland's defence minister before shifting to the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research in 2019 BERNAMA. His earlier 2021 presidential term put him in the spotlight when Switzerland hosted a Geneva summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Joe Biden Le Monde. That moment cemented his status as a key figure in global diplomacy.
Parliament Votes for Parmelin's Successor by December
Parmelin's successor will be chosen by Parliament. Candidates from his Swiss People's Party must register by October 23, with a vote scheduled for December 9 Democrata. The selection process follows Switzerland's traditional rotation system for the presidency. His departure marks the end of an influential chapter in Swiss government.
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