2026 Swiss Federal Council election
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9 December 2026
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1 of the 7 Federal Councillors 123 votes to win | |
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Parmelin's seat | |
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The announcement of President Guy Parmelin's resignation from the Federal Council on 2 October, effective on 31 December, triggered a by-election that will take place on 9 December 2026. The People's Party announced that candidates have until 23 October to nominate themselves as a candidate.[1][2]
As per an informal agreement between the major political parties known as the magic formula, the only candidates will be from Parmelin's party, the People's Party. His successor will take over the leadership of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER).
References
[edit]- ↑ "Swiss president to quit government". AFP. 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
Parmelin told a press conference in Bern that he had informed ministerial colleagues of his decision to step down on December 31.
- ↑ "Swiss President Guy Parmelin to step down and make way for 'new blood'". Swissinfo. 2 October 2026. Retrieved 2 October 2026.
The People's Party has already announced that candidates have until October 23 to come forward. The election is due to take place on December 9.
