Pirmin Schwander
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ConstituencyCanton of Schwyz
ConstituencyCanton of Schwyz
Born28 December 1961
SpouseKatharina Auckenthaler
Pirmin Schwander | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Official portrait, 2016 | |
| Member of the Council of States | |
| Assumed office 4 December 2023 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Schwyz |
| Member of the National Council | |
| In office 1 December 2003 – 4 December 2023 | |
| Constituency | Canton of Schwyz |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 December 1961 |
| Spouse | Katharina Auckenthaler |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Businessman, economist and politician |
| Website | Official website (in German) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Switzerland |
| Branch/service | Swiss Armed Forces |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Pirmin Schwander[1] (born 28 December 1961 in Galgenen) is a Swiss businessman, economist and politician. He has served as a member on the National Council for the Swiss People's Party since 2003.[2] In the 2023 Swiss federal election Schwander was nominated to serve on the Council of States,[3][4][5] which he won.[6]
Schwander served as president of the Campaign for an Independent and Neutral Switzerland from 2004 to 2014.
