Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer, personal data
Personal
- Born on 1 December 1950
- Married, 6 children (born: 1978 - 1997)
- Citizen of Adelboden (BE) and Hinwil (ZH)
- Primary and secondary schools in Hinwil
- Commercial apprenticeship
- Federal Councillor Ueli Maurer
Profession / activities
- 1974 - 1994: Manager of a farmers‘ cooperative
- 1994 - 2008: Manager of the Zurich Farmers‘ Association
Political activities
- 1978 - 1986: Communal Council of Hinwil
- 1983 - 1991: Cantonal Parliament of Zurich
- 1991 - 2008: National Councillor
- 1996 - 2008: Chairman of the Swiss People’s Party
- 10 December 2008: Election as Federal Councillor
