Guy Parmelin
Swiss politician
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Swiss politician
Born
November 9, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
politician, farmer
SwitzerlandBorn in Bursins
1959
Born in Bursins (1959-11-09)
2003
PositionMember of the Swiss National Council (2003–2015)
2016
PositionHead of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (2016–2018)
2016
PositionMember of the Swiss Federal Council
2019
PositionFederal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research
2021
PositionPresident of the Swiss Confederation (2021–2021)
About
Guy Bernard Parmelin is a Swiss politician who has been a member of the Federal Council since 2016. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), he is currently the president of Switzerland for 2026, having previously served as president in 2021 and as vice president in 2020 and 2025. Parmelin has also led the Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research since 2019. He previously led the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports between 2016 and 2018.
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Who is Guy Parmelin?+
Guy Bernard Parmelin is a Swiss politician who has been a member of the Federal Council since 2016. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP/UDC), he is currently the president of Switzerland for 2026, having previously served as president in 2021 and as vice president in 2020 and 2025. Parmelin ha
What does the name Guy mean?+
The name Guy means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is of French origin.
When was Guy Parmelin born?+
Guy Parmelin was born on November 9, 1959.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.
The name Guy is of French origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: Guy, from Gui, from Wido, a short form of names beginning with the element wood.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Guy — November 9, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Respect.
— .
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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