Ignazio Cassis vs Jose Figueres Olsen

Cassis was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on September 20, 2017, representing the FDP.The Liberals. He became the first Italian-speaking Swiss president in years, taking over the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, shaping Swiss foreign policy.

Ignazio Cassis served as President of the Swiss Confederation in 2022, a year marked by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He chaired the Federal Council and represented Switzerland in international diplomacy, including navigating Swiss neutrality and sanctions against Russia.

As head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Cassis led Switzerland's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, including adopting EU sanctions while maintaining neutrality. He also facilitated humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts, balancing international pressure with Swiss tradition.

José María Figueres Olsen was elected President of Costa Rica as a member of the National Liberation Party (PLN). His presidency focused on economic modernization, environmental sustainability, and technological development.

Figueres pursued neoliberal economic reforms, including privatization of state enterprises and trade liberalization. These policies aimed to reduce the fiscal deficit but faced criticism for increasing social inequality.

After his presidency, Figueres was appointed Managing Director of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Geneva. He held this position until 2006, focusing on global economic issues and public-private partnerships.