Élisabeth Baume-Schneider
Swiss politician (born 1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Élisabeth Baume-Schneider (born 24 December 1963) is a Swiss politician of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland (SP)[1] and a current member of the Federal Council. She was elected on 7 December 2022, the first ever elected member from the Canton of Jura.[2]
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Élisabeth Baume-Schneider | |
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Swiss Federal Councillor | |
Assumed office 1 January 2023 | |
Department | Justice and Police (2023) Home Affairs (2024–present) |
Preceded by | Simonetta Sommaruga |
Member of the Swiss Council of States | |
Assumed office 2 December 2019 | |
Constituency | Jura |
Member of the Government of the Canton of Jura | |
In office 1 January 2003 – 31 December 2015 | |
Department | Education (2003–2006) Formation, Culture and Sports (2007–2015) |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-12-24) 24 December 1963 (age 60) Saint-Imier, Bern, Switzerland |
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Spouse | Pierre-André Baume |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | University of Neuchâtel |
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