Switzerland

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  • Gabriela Suter
    AargauAarau
    Switzerland[Lower]Social Democratic PartyMember of the National Council

    Gabriela Suter

    Gabriela Suter is a Swiss politician and non-profit executive serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2019. Born in Aarau, she holds a degree in History and German Studies and a master's in Public and Nonprofit Management. Before her federal career, she served as a city councilor in Aarau from 2006 to 2017 and as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau. Beyond her legislative work, she is a self-employed historian and serves as the vice president of Swissolar.

    Born1972-12-12 · 53 years old

    Birth placeAarau, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of Zurich (Licentiate in History and German Studies), Master's in Public and Nonprofit Management

    CareerHigh school teacher, retail worker, city councilor of Aarau, member of the Grand Council of Aargau

  • Alois Huber
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Alois Huber

    Alois Huber is a Swiss farmer and politician currently serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. Born on November 21, 1962, he entered the federal legislature as a representative for the Swiss People's Party, succeeding Jean-Pierre Gallati after the latter transitioned to the Governing Council of Aargau. Huber maintains a professional background in agriculture and continues to represent his constituency in the Swiss federal parliament.

    Born1962-11-21 · 63 years old

    CareerFarmer

  • Beat Flach
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Green Liberal PartyMember of the National Council

    Beat Flach

    Beat Flach is a Swiss politician serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. A founding member of the Green Liberal Party in the canton of Aargau in 2008, he was elected to the Grand Council of Aargau in 2009 before winning a seat in the National Council in 2011. Throughout his parliamentary career, Flach has focused on human rights, including the regulation of war material exports and corporate responsibility, as well as social policy initiatives such as vocational training for young people with disabilities and debt restructuring procedures.

    Born1965-01-21 · 61 years old

    CareerPolitician

  • Benjamin Giezendanner
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Benjamin Giezendanner

    Benjamin Giezendanner is a Swiss businessman and politician who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2019. Born in 1982, he previously served on the Grand Council of Aargau, where he was elected at age 18. A career executive in the transportation and logistics sector, Giezendanner currently leads the Giezendanner Group. His political focus centers on trade, economic policy, transport, security, and family policy, reflecting his background in both the private sector and regional governance.

    Born1982-04-22 · 44 years old

    Birth placeLangenthal, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of St. Gallen

    CareerBanking professional, CEO of Giezendanner Group

  • Cédric Wermuth
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Social Democratic Party of SwitzerlandMember of the National Council

    Cédric Wermuth

    Cédric Wermuth is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council since 2011 and currently acts as co-president of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland. Born in 1986, he began his political career with the Young Socialists of Switzerland, eventually serving as their president. Wermuth is known for his left-wing political stance, focusing on issues such as wealth redistribution, climate change, gender equality, and the expansion of the welfare state. He holds a degree in political science, history, economics, and philosophy from the University of Zürich and has been a vocal advocate for radical social reform and corporate accountability within Switzerland.

    Born1986-02-19 · 40 years old

    Birth placeJegenstorf, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of Zürich

    CareerPersonal assistant to Urs Hofmann, development cooperation worker for Solidar Suisse, consultant for Spinas Civil Voices

  • Irène Kälin
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Green PartyMember of the National Council

    Irène Kälin

    Irène Kälin is a Swiss politician and member of the Green Party who currently serves in the National Council. Born in 1987, she previously served in the Grand Council of Aargau from 2010 to 2017 and held the position of President of the National Council from 2021 to 2022. Her political career is marked by advocacy for gender equality, animal welfare, environmental protection, and the state recognition of Islam. Beyond her legislative work, she has been involved in trade union activities and maintains a focus on social and ecological policy.

    Born1987-02-06 · 39 years old

    Birth placeLenzburg, Aargau, Switzerland

    EducationGymnasium Leonhard, University of Zurich, University of Bern

    CareerTrade unionist for Unia Aargau, Chairwoman of ArbeitAargau

  • Maja Riniker
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]FDP.The LiberalsMember of the National Council

    Maja Riniker

    Maja Riniker is a Swiss politician and member of the National Council, representing the canton of Aargau. A member of FDP.The Liberals, she served as the President of the National Council from December 2024 to December 2025. Before her national parliamentary career, she served in the Grand Council of Aargau and held various roles in local politics and the Federation of the Swiss Civilian Service. Her political platform emphasizes a strong national defense, including support for military modernization and the procurement of new fighter jets.

    Born1978-05-23 · 48 years old

    Birth placeAarau, Switzerland

    EducationPrimary and high school in Lenzburg; merchant training at the Swiss Bank Corporation

    CareerBank employee, administrator in a medical clinic

  • Maya Bally
    AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]The CentreMember of the National Council

    Maya Bally

    Maya Bally is a Swiss politician currently serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland, having assumed office following the 2023 federal election. In addition to her federal mandate, she has served as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau since 2013. Before entering politics, Bally held various leadership roles in the corporate sector, including positions at Credit Suisse and the global consulting firm Computer Sciences Corporation. She resides in Hendschiken and continues to be involved in administrative and project management roles within the private sector.

    Born1961-07-16 · 65 years old

    Birth placeZurich, Switzerland

    EducationCommercial school in Zurich

    CareerSales at Xerox Corporation, leadership roles at Credit Suisse, project manager at Computer Sciences Corporation, administrative roles at Frehner Informatik GmbH

  • AargauAargau
    Switzerland[Lower]Social Democratic Party of SwitzerlandMember of the National Council

    Simona Brizzi

    Simona Brizzi is a Swiss politician and educator serving as a member of the National Council since 2023. Representing the canton of Aargau, she is a member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland and serves on the Commission for Science, Education and Culture. Before her election to the federal parliament, Brizzi held various roles in education, including teaching at the University of Special Education and working as a lecturer at the Zurich University of Teacher Education. She also served on the Grand Council of Aargau and the Education Council of the Canton of Aargau.

    Born1973-11-16 · 52 years old

    Birth placeRütihof, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of Zurich

    CareerSecondary school teacher, lecturer at the University of Special Education, independent consultant

  • Stefanie Heimgartner
    AargauBaden
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Stefanie Heimgartner

    Stefanie Heimgartner is a Swiss politician and businesswoman who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2019. Born in 1987 in Baden, she completed a commercial apprenticeship in business administration and holds a professional truck driver's license. Beyond her political career, she is a part-owner of the logistics firm Heimgartner Transport AG and serves as an executive director at Verein Lernwerk, an organization focused on workplace integration for individuals with disabilities. She is also active in the Swiss Armed Forces as a soldier.

    Born1987-04-25 · 39 years old

    Birth placeBaden, Switzerland

    EducationCommercial apprenticeship in Business administration

    CareerBusinesswoman, logistics and transportation company co-owner, executive director of Verein Lernwerk

  • Andreas Meier
    AargauKlingnau
    Switzerland[Lower]The CentreMember of the National Council

    Andreas Meier

    Andreas Meier is a Swiss politician, businessman, agricultural engineer, and oenologist who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2023. Prior to his election to the federal parliament, he served as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau from 2017 to 2022. Born in Leuggern in 1962, Meier comes from a long-standing family of winemakers and continues to manage the family's historic vineyard, Weingut zum Sternen, in Würenlingen. He is a non-commissioned officer in the Swiss Armed Forces and currently resides in Klingnau, where he is active in local and regional affairs.

    Born1962-02-11 · 64 years old

    Birth placeLeuggern, Switzerland

    CareerAgricultural engineer, oenologist, businessman, winemaker

  • Christoph Riner
    AargauLaufenburg District
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Christoph Riner

    Christoph Riner is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2023. Prior to his election to the federal legislature, he was a long-standing member of the Grand Council of Aargau, representing the Laufenburg District since 2009. As a representative of the Swiss People's Party, Riner has been a prominent figure in regional politics before transitioning to national service in Bern.

    Born1977-06-12 · 49 years old

    Birth placeSwitzerland

    CareerMember of the Grand Council of Aargau

  • Andreas Glarner
    AargauOberwil-Lieli
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Andreas Glarner

    Andreas Glarner is a Swiss politician and businessman who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2015. Born in Glarus, he began his career in ventilation plumbing before founding his own successful trading company, which he later sold. His political career includes serving on the municipal council of Oberwil-Lieli, where he also held the office of mayor, and as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau. A member of the Swiss People's Party, Glarner is known for his right-wing nationalist political positions.

    Born1962-10-09 · 63 years old

    Birth placeGlarus, Switzerland

    EducationBusiness administration programs

    CareerVentilation plumber, General manager, Entrepreneur in medical and care product trading, Real estate investor

  • Matthias Jauslin
    AargauWohlen
    Switzerland[Lower]Green Liberal PartyMember of the National Council

    Matthias Jauslin

    Matthias Jauslin is a Swiss politician and businessman currently serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. Born in Winterthur, he built a career as an electrical engineer and entrepreneur, founding the firm Jost Wohlen AG in 1989. His political career began in local government in Wohlen, followed by service in the Grand Council of Aargau. Known for advocating for transparency in Swiss politics, he notably made his own taxable income public. In 2025, he transitioned from The Liberals to the Green Liberal Party due to disagreements regarding climate policy.

    Born1962-04-20 · 64 years old

    Birth placeWinterthur, Switzerland

    EducationSwiss Technical College Winterthur (STF)

    CareerElectrical engineer, Managing director of Jost Wohlen AG

  • Thomas Burgherr
    AargauZofingen District
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    Thomas Burgherr

    Thomas Burgherr is a Swiss politician and businessman who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2015. Born in Zofingen, he began his career as a carpenter and currently leads the family-owned timber construction firm, Burgherr Holding. His political career includes serving as vice mayor of Wiliberg and as a member of the Grand Council of Aargau. From 2012 to 2020, he presided over the Swiss People's Party of Aargau. He is also active in promoting technical education for youth through the tunAargau Association.

    Born1962-08-01 · 63 years old

    Birth placeZofingen, Switzerland

    EducationPublic schools in Wiliberg and Reitnau; Master's diploma in carpentry

    CareerCarpenter, timber construction business owner, professor of carpentry

  • Marianne Binder-Keller
    Aargau
    Switzerland[Upper]The CentreMember of the Council of States

    Marianne Binder-Keller

    Marianne Binder-Keller is a Swiss communications professional and politician serving as a member of the Council of States representing the canton of Aargau. Born in Baden, Switzerland, she entered politics and served on the Grand Council of Aargau from 2013 to 2019 before being elected to the National Council in 2019. In the 2023 Swiss federal election, she won a seat in the Council of States after defeating Benjamin Giezendanner in a runoff ballot. Her legislative priorities focus on economic frameworks, ethical issues, and job security.

    Born1958-06-15 · 68 years old

    Birth placeBaden, Switzerland

    CareerCommunications professional, head of communications of CVP Switzerland

  • Martina Bircher
    Aargau
    SwitzerlandOtherSwiss People's PartyMember of the Executive Council of Aargau

    Martina Bircher

    Martina Bircher is a Swiss economist and politician currently serving as a member-elect of the Executive Council of Aargau. Previously, she served as a member of the Swiss National Council from 2019 to 2024, representing the Swiss People's Party. Before her federal career, she held positions on the municipal council of Aarburg and the Grand Council of Aargau, focusing on social services and health policy. Bircher holds a degree in economics and has worked as a project manager and consultant.

    Born1984-04-13 · 42 years old

    Birth placeZürich, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland

    CareerProject manager at Swiss Post, self-employed consultant and advisor

  • Thierry Burkart
    Aargau
    Switzerland[Upper]The LiberalsMember of the Council of States

    Thierry Burkart

    Thierry Burkart is a Swiss attorney and politician serving as a member of the Council of States representing Aargau since 2019. He previously served on the National Council from 2015 to 2019 and was the president of The Liberals from 2021 to 2025. Educated at the University of St. Gallen, the University of Lausanne, and the University of Liechtenstein, he has a professional background in law and corporate counseling.

    Born1975-08-21 · 50 years old

    Birth placeBaden, Switzerland

    EducationUniversity of St. Gallen, University of Lausanne, University of Liechtenstein

    CareerAttorney, legal intern, tax consultant, law firm partner and counsel

  • David Zuberbühler
    Appenzell AusserrhodenHerisau
    Switzerland[Lower]Swiss People's PartyMember of the National Council

    David Zuberbühler

    David Zuberbühler is a Swiss politician and businessman who has served as a member of the National Council since 2015. Born in Herisau in 1979, he comes from a family of entrepreneurs and currently manages two shoe retail businesses. His political career began in 1999 with his involvement in the Young Swiss People's Party and his election to the municipal council of Herisau. He later served on the Cantonal Council of Appenzell Ausserrhoden from 2011 to 2016. In the federal parliament, he is active on the security commission and focuses on issues related to weapon rights.

    Born1979-02-20 · 47 years old

    Birth placeHerisau, Switzerland

    CareerBusinessman in the shoe retail industry

  • Andrea Caroni
    Appenzell Ausserrhoden
    Switzerland[Upper]FDP.The LiberalsMember of the Council of States

    Andrea Caroni

    Andrea Caroni is a Swiss lawyer and politician serving as a member of the Council of States since 2015, representing the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden. He previously served on the National Council from 2011 to 2015 and was elected President of the Council of States for the 2024–2025 period. Educated at the University of Zürich, the University of Lausanne, and Harvard Kennedy School, he has also worked as a lawyer and as a lecturer in public law at the University of St. Gallen.

    Born1980-04-19 · 46 years old

    Birth placeSt. Gallen, Switzerland

    EducationTrogen Cantonal School; University of Zürich; University of Lausanne; Harvard Kennedy School

    CareerPersonal assistant to Federal Councilor Hans-Rudolf Merz; Lawyer; Lecturer in public law at the University of St. Gallen