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Flavio Cotti

Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1987 to 1999 (1939-2020)

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Flavio Cotti was a Swiss politician who served as member of the Federal Council from 1986 to 1999. He was a member of the Christian Democratic People's Party from the canton of Ticino. In the 1990s, Cotti led the Swiss government's unsuccessful attempts to further Switzerland's political integration into the European Union. He was President of the Confederation in 1991 and 1998 and headed the departments of Home Affairs and Foreign Affairs.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Muralto wd
Died
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Place of death
Locarno wd
Citizenship
Switzerland wd
Occupation
politician, lawyer wd
Political party
Christian Democratic People's Party wd
Education
University of Fribourg, Collegio Papio wd

Positions held wd

  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1998 – 31 December 1998)
  • President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1991 – 31 December 1991)
  • Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 January 1987 – 30 April 1999)
  • Member of the Swiss National Council (1 December 1983 – 10 December 1986)

Questions

When was Flavio Cotti born?
Flavio Cotti was born on 18 October 1939 in Muralto.
What positions has Flavio Cotti held?
Positions held by Flavio Cotti include: President of the Swiss Confederation (1998–1998); President of the Swiss Confederation (1991–1991); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1987–1999); Member of the Swiss National Council (1983–1986).
Where did Flavio Cotti study?
Flavio Cotti was educated at University of Fribourg, Collegio Papio.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Flavio Cotti · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q118199 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Dodis-P25146-F4.jpg by Peter Friedli (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 14 November 2026

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