Doris Leuthard

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Doris Leuthard
Member of the Swiss Federal Council
Born	January 10, 1963
Political party	CVP/PDC

Doris Leuthard (born 10 April 1963) is a Swiss politician and lawyer. Since 1 August 2006, she is a member of the Swiss Federal Council and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs. Previously, she was a member of the Swiss National Council (1999–2006) and President of the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP/PDC) (2004–2006).

Following the resignation of Joseph Deiss from the Swiss Federal Council, Leuthard was elected as his successor on 14 June 2006. She received 133 out of 234 valid votes, and became the 109th member (and fifth woman) of the Federal Council.

[edit] External links

• http://www.doris-leuthard.ch
• Biography of Doris Leuthard on the website of the Swiss Parliament. (German)

Preceded by Joseph Deiss

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 2006–

Succeeded by None (Incumbent)