Ueli Maurer

ModernPoliticianSwitzerland1950 — ?

SVP Swiss president in the rotating presidency.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

Switzerland

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)62

Influence (20%)68

Legacy (20%)56

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score57.0

Ueli Maurer — Complete Timeline

2008 AD

Election to Federal CouncilPolitical Action◆ Major

Maurer was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 10, 2008, representing the Swiss People's Party (SVP). He initially led the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports before moving to the Federal Department of Finance in 2016.

Federal CouncilSVPElection

Impact: nationalconstructive

2016 AD

Leadership of Federal Department of FinanceReform

Maurer took over the Federal Department of Finance in 2016, overseeing Swiss fiscal policy, tax reforms, and banking regulation. He managed the federal budget and implemented corporate tax reform (Tax Proposal 17) to maintain Switzerland's competitiveness.

FinanceTax ReformFederal Department

Impact: nationalconstructive

2019 AD

Presidency of the Swiss ConfederationPolitical Action◆ Major

Ueli Maurer served as President of the Swiss Confederation in 2019, a ceremonial role within the rotating presidency. During his term, he represented Switzerland internationally and chaired Federal Council meetings, continuing his work as head of the Federal Department of Finance.

Swiss PresidencyRotating Presidency

Impact: national