| Author (Person) | Mueller, Sean |
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| Series Title | EUROPP Blog |
| Series Details | 18.09.17 |
| Publication Date | 18/09/2017 |
| Content Type | Journal | Series | Blog |
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The Swiss government is composed of a seven-member Federal Council, which is usually appointed after a parliamentary election. However, on 20 September 2017, a new member of the Federal Council was due to be appointed due to the resignation of Swiss foreign minister Didier Burkhalter in June 2017. Sean Mueller gave an overview of the three main candidates vying for the position. [Swissinfo.ch and other news sources reported on the 20 September 2017 that Iganzio Cassis was elected as the vacant cabinet minister]. |
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| Source Link | http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/europpblog/2017/09/18/swiss-federal-council-20-september/ |
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| Countries / Regions | Switzerland |
