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Alain Berset

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Alain Berset is a Swiss politician and economist who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2012 to 2023. A member of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), he headed the Federal Department of Home Affairs from when he took office. Berset served as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2018 and 2023.

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Born
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Place of birth
Fribourg wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
economist, politician, political scientist wd
Political party
Social Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education
University of Neuchâtel wd
Official website
berset.ch wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Facebook · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

  • Secretary General of the Council of Europe (since 18 September 2024 · BS 1 Asoj 2081 onwards)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2023 – 1 January 2024 · BS 17 Poush 2079 – 16 Poush 2080)
  • Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022 · BS 16 Poush 2078 – 16 Poush 2079)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018)
  • Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2017 – 31 December 2017)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 January 2012 – 31 December 2023)
  • President of the Swiss Council of States (1 December 2008 – 23 November 2009)
  • Member of the Swiss Council of States (1 December 2003 – 31 December 2011)
  • Member of a municipal parliament (2001–2003)

Questions

When was Alain Berset born?
Alain Berset was born on 9 April 1972 in Fribourg.
What positions has Alain Berset held?
Positions held by Alain Berset include: Secretary General of the Council of Europe (since 18 September 2024); President of the Swiss Confederation (2023–2024); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2022–2022); President of the Swiss Confederation (2018–2018); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2017–2017).
Where did Alain Berset study?
Alain Berset was educated at University of Neuchâtel.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Alain Berset · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q123939 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Alain Berset (2023).jpg by Schweizerische Bundeskanzlei / Matthieu Gafsou (Attribution)

Last updated · facts checked 15 November 2026

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"Alain Berset". DigiNepal. Last updated 10 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/alain-berset. Retrieved 15 November 2026.

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