When was Pascal Couchepin born?

Pascal Couchepin was born on 5 April 1942 in Martigny.

What positions has Pascal Couchepin held?

Positions held by Pascal Couchepin include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2008–2008); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2007–2007); President of the Swiss Confederation (2003–2003); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2002–2002); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1998–2009).

Where did Pascal Couchepin study?

Pascal Couchepin was educated at University of Lausanne.

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Pascal Couchepin

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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Pascal Couchepin is a Swiss politician who served as a Member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1998 to 2009. A member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD), he was President of the Swiss Confederation twice, in 2003 and 2008. Couchepin headed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs from 1998 to 2002 and Federal Department of Home Affairs from 2003 until 2009.

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Born: 5 April 1942 wd
Place of birth: Martigny wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician wd
Political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education: University of Lausanne wd

Positions held wd

President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2008 – 31 December 2008)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2007 – 31 December 2007)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2003 – 31 December 2003)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 April 1998 – 31 October 2009)
Member of the Swiss National Council (26 November 1979 – 11 March 1998)

Awards wd

Officer of the Legion of Honour (2011)

Questions

When was Pascal Couchepin born?: Pascal Couchepin was born on 5 April 1942 in Martigny.
What positions has Pascal Couchepin held?: Positions held by Pascal Couchepin include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2008–2008); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2007–2007); President of the Swiss Confederation (2003–2003); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2002–2002); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1998–2009).
Where did Pascal Couchepin study?: Pascal Couchepin was educated at University of Lausanne.

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