Helmut Hubacher
Swiss politician (1926–2020)
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Helmut Hubacher (15 April 1926 – 19 August 2020) was a Swiss politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland.[1]
Helmut Hubacher | |
|---|---|
 Helmut Hubacher | |
| Member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt | |
| In office 1956–1968 | |
| Member of the Swiss National Council | |
| In office 16 September 1963 – 19 December 1997 | |
| President of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland | |
| In office 1975–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 April 1926 |
| Died | 19 August 2020 (aged 94) |
| Party | PS |
Biography
After spending his early career with Swiss Federal Railways, he became a secretary with the Syndicate of Public Services. In 1963, he became Editor-in-Chief of Basler Abend Zeitung. From 1956 to 1968, he served as a Grand Councillor in the Canton of Basel-Stadt, from 1963 to 1997, he served on the National Council, and he served as President of the Social Democratic Party from 1990 to 1997.
