Élisabeth Baume-Schneider

Élisabeth Baume-Schneider is a Swiss politician serving as a member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2023. A member of the Social Democratic Party, she previously represented the Canton of Jura in the Council of States. Her career includes extensive experience in cantonal government, where she served as a minister for education, culture, and sports. She is the first representative from the Canton of Jura to hold a seat on the Federal Council, where she has focused on justice, police, and home affairs.