When was Didier Burkhalter born?

Didier Burkhalter was born on 17 April 1960 in Auvernier.

What positions has Didier Burkhalter held?

Positions held by Didier Burkhalter include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2014–2014); Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (2014–2014); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2013–2013); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (2009–2017); Member of the Swiss Council of States (2007–2009).

Where did Didier Burkhalter study?

Didier Burkhalter was educated at University of Neuchâtel.

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Didier Burkhalter

Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2009 to 2017

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Didier Eric Burkhalter is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2009 to 2017. A member of FDP.The Liberals, he was President of the Swiss Confederation in 2014.

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Born: 17 April 1960 wd
Place of birth: Auvernier wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician, economist, author wd
Political party: FDP.The Liberals wd
Education: University of Neuchâtel wd

Positions held wd

President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014)
Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (1 January 2014 – 31 December 2014)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2013 – 31 December 2013)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 November 2009 – 1 November 2017)
Member of the Swiss Council of States (3 December 2007 – 31 October 2009)
Member of the Swiss National Council (1 December 2003 – 2 December 2007)

Awards wd

honorary doctor of the University of Neuchâtel (2014)

Questions

When was Didier Burkhalter born?: Didier Burkhalter was born on 17 April 1960 in Auvernier.
What positions has Didier Burkhalter held?: Positions held by Didier Burkhalter include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2014–2014); Chairperson-in-Office of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (2014–2014); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2013–2013); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (2009–2017); Member of the Swiss Council of States (2007–2009).
Where did Didier Burkhalter study?: Didier Burkhalter was educated at University of Neuchâtel.

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