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Ruth Metzler
Swiss politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ruth Metzler (born Arnold, 23 May 1964) is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1999 to 2003. A member of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC), she headed the Federal Department of Justice and Police.
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Ruth Metzler | |
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Vice President of Switzerland | |
In office 1 January 2003 – 31 December 2003 | |
President | Pascal Couchepin |
Preceded by | Pascal Couchepin |
Succeeded by | Samuel Schmid |
Head of the Department of Justice and Police | |
In office 1 May 1999 – 31 December 2003 | |
Preceded by | Arnold Koller |
Succeeded by | Christoph Blocher |
Member of the Swiss Federal Council | |
In office 1 May 1999 – 31 December 2003 | |
Preceded by | Arnold Koller |
Succeeded by | Christoph Blocher |
Personal details | |
Born | (1964-05-23) 23 May 1964 (age 60) Sursee, Switzerland |
Political party | Christian Democratic People's Party |
Spouses | |
Alma mater | University of Fribourg |
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