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Ignazio Cassis
NameIgnazio Cassis
CaptionCassis in 2021
OfficeMember of the Federal Council
Term start1 November 2017
President1Alain Berset
President2Ueli Maurer
President3Simonetta Sommaruga
President4Guy Parmelin
President5Viola Amherd
President6Karin Keller-Sutter
Office1Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Term start11 November 2017
Predecessor1Doris Leuthard
Office2President of the FDP.The Liberals
Term start22015
Term end22017
Predecessor2Philipp Müller
Successor2Petra Gössi
Office3Member of the National Council
Term start330 November 2015
Term end331 October 2017
Constituency3Canton of Ticino
Birth date13 April 1961
Birth placeSessa, Ticino, Switzerland
PartyFDP.The Liberals
Alma materUniversity of Zurich
ProfessionPhysician, Politician

Ignazio Cassis is a Swiss physician and politician who has served as a member of the Federal Council since 2017. He heads the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and is a member of the FDP.The Liberals. Cassis previously served in the National Council and as president of his party.

Early life and education

Ignazio Cassis was born on 13 April 1961 in Sessa, in the Canton of Ticino. He completed his secondary education at the Liceo cantonale di Lugano before beginning his medical studies. He earned his federal medical diploma from the University of Zurich in 1987, followed by a doctorate in medicine in 1988. His postgraduate training included a specialization in internal medicine and public health, and he later obtained a Master of Public Health from the University of Lugano and the University of Basel.

Medical career

Before entering politics, Cassis built a substantial career in medicine and public health. He worked as a physician in Lugano and served as the head of the division for health promotion and prevention for the Canton of Ticino. He was also a lecturer at the University of Lugano and held a position on the board of the Swiss Medical Association (FMH). His work focused on health policy and epidemiology, contributing to national discussions on the Swiss healthcare system.

Political career

Cassis entered national politics with his election to the National Council in 2015, representing the Canton of Ticino. During his brief tenure, he served on the Social Security and Health Committee and was active in debates concerning Swiss neutrality and foreign policy. He was elected president of the FDP.The Liberals in 2015, succeeding Philipp Müller, and held this role until his election to the Federal Council.

Federal Council (2017–present)

Cassis was elected to the Federal Council on 20 September 2017, succeeding Doris Leuthard. He assumed office on 1 November 2017 and was assigned to lead the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). As Federal Councillor, his key responsibilities have included managing Switzerland–European Union relations, overseeing Swiss international development cooperation through the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, and representing Switzerland at multilateral forums like the United Nations and the World Economic Forum in Davos. He has been involved in diplomatic efforts concerning the War in Ukraine and Switzerland's role in the OSCE.

Political positions and views

Politically, Cassis is considered a centrist within the FDP.The Liberals, advocating for liberal economic policies and a strong international role for Switzerland. He supports the continuation of the bilateral treaties between Switzerland and the European Union and has emphasized the importance of Swiss neutrality in foreign engagements. His tenure has seen initiatives to modernize the Swiss Foreign Policy Strategy and strengthen ties with organizations like NATO and the African Union. He has also been a proponent of digitalization in diplomacy and the use of science diplomacy.

Personal life

Cassis is married and has two children. He is fluent in Italian, German, French, and English, reflecting Switzerland's multilingual character. Outside politics, he maintains an interest in history and classical music. He is a member of several cultural associations in Ticino and has been involved with the Pro Ticino organization.

Category:1961 births Category:Living people Category:Members of the Swiss Federal Council Category:Swiss physicians Category:People from Ticino Category:FDP.The Liberals politicians