Switzerland

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Thomas Rechsteiner is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2019. Born in Appenzell in 1971, he began his political career as a school councilor before serving in the Grosser Rat, the legislative body of the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden. From 2011 to 2018, he held the position of Säckelmeister, or Finance Director, in the cantonal government. A member of The Centre, formerly the Christian Democratic Party, he was elected to the national legislature in 2019 and subsequently re-elected in 2023. Within the National Council, he is a member of the Security Policy Committee and serves as the Vice President of the Delegation for Relations with the Parliament of Liechtenstein.

Sandra Sollberger-Muff is a Swiss politician and businesswoman who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2015. Born in Zofingen, she trained as a painter and later became an administrative officer for her family's business, Sollberger Maler AG. Her political career began at the municipal level in Bubendorf, followed by service in the Cantonal Council of Basel-Landschaft from 2011 to 2015. She is a member of the Swiss People's Party and resides in Liestal.

Daniela Schneeberger is a Swiss politician and member of The Liberals (FDP) who has served as a member of the National Council since 2011. Before her election to the federal parliament, she served on the Cantonal Council of Basel-Landschaft for over a decade. A professional trustee and licensed auditor, she holds leadership roles in several industry organizations, including the Swiss Association of Trustees and the Swiss Retail Federation. Her political work focuses on economic affairs, taxation, and social security policy.

Elisabeth Schneider-Schneiter is a Swiss jurist and politician serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. A member of The Centre party, she has been active in regional politics in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft since 1999, including a term as president of the cantonal parliament. She entered the National Council in 2010 and has since been re-elected multiple times. Beyond her legislative work, she holds leadership roles in the Chamber of Commerce of Basel and serves on the board of directors for Economiesuisse and Primeo Energy. She is also known for her commitment to cultural initiatives, such as her presidency of the European Youth Choir Festival.

Florence Brenzikofer is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council since 2019. Born in Binningen, she studied art history and French literature at the University of Fribourg and Paris 8 University, later training as a secondary school teacher at the University of Bern. Before her federal mandate, she served in the Landrat of Basel-Landschaft. In her political career, she has focused on promoting local food initiatives, advocating for affordable public transport for youth, and increasing transparency within the Swiss banking sector.

Samira Marti is a Swiss politician and member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland. Born in 1994, she grew up in Ziefen and studied economics at the University of Zurich. She assumed office as a National Councillor in December 2018, representing the canton of Basel-Landschaft. Upon her election at age 24, she became the second-youngest member to serve in the National Council. Before entering parliament, she worked part-time as a waitress.

Sibel Arslan is a Swiss lawyer and politician of Kurdish Alevi origin who serves as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. Born in Turkey, she immigrated to Switzerland in 1991 and later became a citizen. Before her federal election in 2015, she served on the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt for over a decade. Arslan is a member of the Green Party and is known for her advocacy on women's rights, same-sex marriage, and foreign policy. She also represents Switzerland at the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Katja Christ is a Swiss lawyer and politician serving as a member of the Swiss National Council. Born in Basel, she studied law at the University of Basel and previously worked in the municipal administration of Riehen and the health department of the Canton of Basel-Stadt. A member of the Green Liberal Party, she served in the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt from 2014 to 2020 before being elected to the National Council in 2019, where she focuses on audit, transportation, and telecommunications policy.

Sarah Wyss is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since December 2020. Born in 1988 and raised in Münchenstein, she holds a Master of Science in European Studies from the University of Basel. Before entering national politics, she was active in the Young Socialists of Canton Basel-Stadt and served as a member of the Grand Council of Basel-Stadt from 2013 to 2020. Wyss focuses primarily on healthcare policy, advocating for regionalized approaches to health services.

Christian Wasserfallen is a Swiss politician, engineer, and businessman who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2007. Born in Bern in 1981, he began his political career with the Young Liberals and served in the legislative assembly of the city of Bern before his federal election. Throughout his tenure, he has been a prominent member of various parliamentary committees, including the Committee on Science, Education and Culture. Beyond his legislative work, he served as a vice-president of The Liberals from 2012 to 2019 and holds the rank of officer in the Swiss Armed Forces.

Matthias Aebischer is a Swiss politician and former journalist who currently serves as a member of the Municipal Council of Bern, having been elected in November 2024. Prior to his municipal role, he served as a member of the Swiss National Council from 2011 to 2024, representing the canton of Bern. Before entering politics, Aebischer had a prominent career in media, working as a television presenter and editor for Swiss Radio and Television, and as a lecturer in Media and Communication at the University of Fribourg. His political work has focused on areas such as education, transport, and cultural policy.

Melanie Mettler is a Swiss politician currently serving as a member of the Municipal Council of Bern, where she has headed the Directorate for Finance, Personnel and Information Technology since January 2025. Previously, she served as a member of the Swiss National Council from 2019 to 2025. An academic with a doctorate in English studies, Mettler has held various roles in social innovation, research, and cultural management. Her political focus includes urban development, transport, and energy transition.

Tamara Funiciello is a Swiss politician who has served as a member of the National Council since 2019. Born in Bern and raised in Sardinia, Italy, she returned to Switzerland to pursue studies in international relations, history, and social sciences. Before her election to the National Council, she was a prominent labor union activist with Unia and served as President of the Young Socialists of Switzerland from 2016 to 2019. A self-identified Marxist, Funiciello is a vocal advocate for women's rights and workers' rights, having played a leading role in the 2019 Swiss women's strike.

Manfred Bühler is a Swiss lawyer and politician serving as a member of the National Council of Switzerland. Born in 1979, he comes from a farming family and pursued a career in law, earning his advocacy license in 2007 and becoming a partner in a Biel-based law firm. His political career began in 1998 when he joined the Swiss People's Party (SVP) and the municipal council of Cortébert, where he has served as president since 2015. Over the years, he has held various roles, including member of the Bernese Jura Council and the Grand Council of Bern. Since 2021, he has served as the president of the SVP Canton of Bern, continuing his long-standing commitment to regional and national politics.