Doris Leuthard
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Doris Leuthard's career is marked by her rare achievement of serving as President of the Swiss Confederation twice, a role that rotates annually among the seven Federal Councillors. Her leadership in the Federal Department of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications was instrumental in advancing Switzerland's energy transition and modernising its infrastructure. She is respected for her ability to build consensus in a multi-party system, a skill that has made her a role model for collaborative governance.
Honours & Distinctions
President of the Swiss Confederation
Elected as the highest executive office in Switzerland, a ceremonial role rotating annually.
President of the Swiss Confederation
Served a second term as President, a rare distinction.
Records & Feats
First woman to serve as President of the Swiss Confederation twice
Doris Leuthard was the first woman to hold the presidency of Switzerland on two separate occasions, in 2010 and 2017.