Marieke Kruit
Profile
Marieke Kruit is a Swiss politician who has served as the Mayor of Bern since January 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the city's history. Born in 1968 in Ilanz, she previously worked as a journalist and psychotherapist before entering politics. She served as a member of the Bern City Council from 2013 to 2020 and as a member of the Bern Municipal Executive from 2021 to 2024. Her political agenda focuses on promoting affordable housing, enhancing social equality, and advancing sustainability initiatives in Bern.
Details
- Born
- 1968 · 58 years old
- Birth place
- Ilanz, Switzerland
- Education
- University of Bern
- Career
- Radio and television journalist, psychotherapist, head of psychiatric outpatient clinics
