Barbara Schaffner

Barbara Schaffner is a Swiss politician, physicist, and energy expert serving as a member of the National Council for the canton of Zurich. Before her election to the federal parliament in 2019, she served as the mayor of Otelfingen and held a seat in the Cantonal Council of Zurich, where she focused on renewable energy, public transport, and environmental protection. Professionally, she holds a doctorate in medical physics and has extensive experience in proton therapy and solar energy project management. She remains active in local governance and energy policy advocacy.