SwitzerlandMember of the National CouncilThe CentreCanton of St. GallenMember of the National Council
Markus Ritter
Profile
Markus Ritter is a Swiss politician, farmer, and lobbyist who has served as a member of the National Council of Switzerland since 2011. Representing the Canton of St. Gallen for The Centre party, he is a prominent advocate for agricultural interests and has served as the president of the Swiss Farmers' Union since 2012. Previously, he was a member of the city council of Altstätten from 1993 to 2012. In early 2025, he was nominated as a candidate for the Federal Council but was not elected.
Details
- Born
- 1967-04-19 · 59 years old
- Birth place
- Altstätten, Switzerland
- Education
- University of Applied Sciences
- Career
- Farmer, engineering management professional
