Guy Parmelin

Federal CouncillorFederal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER)

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin is Head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER). He was elected to the Federal Council in 2015 after 12 years as a member of the National Council.
Mr. Parmelin received his Advanced Federal Diploma of Higher Education in Agriculture and Viticulture in 1985. He began his career as a master farmer, winemaker, and agricultural producer in Bursins (Vaud). In the early 90s, Mr. Parmelin became President of the commune of Bursins and a member of the Swiss People’s Party (SVP) of the Vaud Cantonal Parliament. In 2000, he then became President of the SVP in the Canton of Vaud.