Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs of the Swiss Confederation
11/30/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/30/2021 09:34
Celebration of presidential election postponed
Press release, 30.11.2021
In view of the current health situation, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis has decided, in agreement with the cantonal authorities of Ticino, to postpone the celebrations for the planned election as President of the Confederation. The celebrations should have taken place in Ticino on December 16.
On December 8, the Federal Assembly will proceed as usual to elect the President of the Confederation for the upcoming year. As current Vice-President, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis will be proposed to assume this function. In light of the uncertainties linked to the epidemiological situation, it has been decided - in agreement with the Ticino cantonal authorities - to postpone the celebrations planned for December 16, 2021 in Ticino to summer 2022. The Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) thanks all those involved in the organization of the event.
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