Ignazio Cassis — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Serves as a member of the Swiss Federal Council since November 1, 2017.
Heads the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.
Served as President of the Swiss Confederation for 2022.
Serves as Vice President of the Swiss Confederation for 2026.
Was a member of the National Council from 2007 to 2017.
Was Vice President of the Foederatio Medicorum Helveticorum (Swiss Medical Association) from 2008 to 2012.
Holds a doctorate in medicine (Dr. med.) from the University of Lausanne (1998).

Biography

Ignazio Daniele Giovanni Cassis is a Swiss physician and politician. He has served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council since November 1, 2017, and heads the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. Cassis was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2022 and serves as Vice President for 2026.

A member of FDP.