Francis Matthey
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Francis Matthey is Swiss politician
of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
(SPS/PSS), best known for declining the election to the Swiss Federal Council
on 3 March 1993. Matthey was elected instead of the official candidate of his party, Christiane Brunner
. To follow the resolution of the party to enable the election of woman to the Federal Council, he declined the office. Ruth Dreifuss
was finally elected to succeed René Felber
.
Matthey was mayor of the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds
(1980-1988), member of the Swiss National Council (1987-1995) and member of the Conseil d'Etat
of the canton of Neuchâtel (1988-2001).
Politician
A politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making...
of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
The Social Democratic Party of Switzerland is the largest centre-left political party in Switzerland....
(SPS/PSS), best known for declining the election to the Swiss Federal Council
Swiss Federal Council
The Federal Council is the seven-member executive council which constitutes the federal government of Switzerland and serves as the Swiss collective head of state....
on 3 March 1993. Matthey was elected instead of the official candidate of his party, Christiane Brunner
Christiane Brunner
Christiane Brunner , is a Swiss female politician and a licensed lawyer.-Career:Brunner has occupied the following positions:*Deputy of the Great Council of the Canton of Geneva, 1981–1990...
. To follow the resolution of the party to enable the election of woman to the Federal Council, he declined the office. Ruth Dreifuss
Ruth Dreifuss
Ruth Dreifuss is a Swiss politician affiliated with the Social Democratic Party. She was a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 1993 to 2002, representing the Canton of Geneva)....
was finally elected to succeed René Felber
René Felber
René Felber is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council .Born 1933 in Bienne, Felber was a teacher in Boudevilliers and Le Locle . He was mayor of Le Locle from 1964 to 1980 , member of the Cantonal Parliament of Neuchâtel...
.
Matthey was mayor of the city of La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds
La Chaux-de-Fonds is a Swiss city of the district of La Chaux-de-Fonds in the canton of Neuchâtel. It is located in the Jura mountains at an altitude of 1000 m, a few kilometres from the French border. After Geneva and Lausanne, it is the third largest city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of...
(1980-1988), member of the Swiss National Council (1987-1995) and member of the Conseil d'Etat
Conseil d'Etat (Switzerland)
In Switzerland, Conseil d'Etat is the name of the council constituting the cantonal government of French-speaking cantons. It is not to be confused with the Conseil des États which is a chamber of the Swiss parliament....
of the canton of Neuchâtel (1988-2001).