- Hans-Dietrich Genscher
Hans-Dietrich Genscher (born March 21, 1927) is a German politician and member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). He was Foreign Minister of the Federal Republic of Germany from 1974-1992, making him Germany's longest serving Foreign Minister and Vice Chancellor
- Otto Graf Lambsdorff
Otto Graf Lambsdorff (born December 20 1926) is a German politician with the Free Democratic Party. He was born in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. From 1977 till 1982, and again from 1982 till 1984, he was economic minister for West Germany, when he was forced to resign over the Flick Affair. He was also chairman of the FDP from 1988 until 1993. Since 2004, his nephew Alexander Graf Lambsdorff has represented the FDP in the European Parliament.
- Pascal Couchepin
Pascal Couchepin (born April 5, 1942) is a Swiss politician who has been a member of the Swiss Federal Council since 1998. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on March 11, 1998 as a member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD) and French speaking Valais. During his office time he has held the following departments: *Federal Department of Economic Affairs (1998 - 2002) *Federal Department of Home Affairs (Swiss interior minister, …
- Dirk Niebel
Dirk Niebel (born March 19, 1963 in Hamburg) is a German politician. Since 2005, he is secretary general of the FDP.
- Hans-Rudolf Merz
Hans-Rudolf Merz (born 10 November 1942) is a Swiss politician. Elected member of the Swiss Federal Council on 10 December 2003 as member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD), he heads the Federal Department of Finance. Born in Herisau, Switzerland, he studied at Hochschule St. Gallen and graduated in 1971 as Dr. rer. publ. From 1969 to 1974, he was party secretary of the Free Democratic Party (FDP/PRD) in St. Gallen. Since 1977 he worked as a management consultant.
- Jürgen Rüttgers
Jürgen Rüttgers is a German politician (CDU) and Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, widely known for his views on immigration and the famous phrase "Kinder statt Inder" ("children instead of Indians") which was a media interpretation of "Statt Inder an die Computer müssen unsere Kinder an die Computer" ("instead of Indians in front of computers, our children must be in front of computers"), …
- Elisabeth Kopp
Elisabeth Kopp is a Swiss politician and the first woman elected to the Swiss Federal Council (1984-1989). Elisabeth Kopp grew up in Bern. After finishing her law studies in 1960 she married Hans W. Kopp. In 1969 she was elected to the district council ("Gemeinderat") of Zumikon, and from 1972 she served on the education council ("Erziehungsrat") of the canton of Zürich.
- Thomas Dehler
Thomas Dehler (December 14 1897 in Lichtenfels - July 21 1967 in Streitberg) was a German politician and the leader of FDP from 1954 to 1957. He was also German Minister of Justice from 1949 to 1953. nds:Thomas Dehler
- Erich Mende
Erich Mende was a German politician of FDP and CDU. He was the leader of FDP 1960 - 1968.
- Franz Blücher
Franz Blücher was a German politician of the Free Democratic Party (FDP), Free People's Party (FVP), a splitter party of the FDP, and the German Party (DP). From 1949 to 1953, he was Minister for Matters of the Marshall Plan and then Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development until 1957. nds:Franz Blücher
- Reinhold Maier
Reinhold Maier was a German politician and the leader of FDP 1957-1960. In Weimar Republic Maier was member of the German Democratic Party (DDP). In 1945 he belongs to the founders of the Democratic People's Party (DVP) which is now the Baden-Württemberg-Organisation of the FDP. From 1946 to 1952 he was Prime Minister of Württemberg-Baden and then until 1953 Prime Minister of the new Baden-Württemberg. He served as President of the Bundesrat in 1952/53.
- Adolf Deucher
Adolf Deucher (February 15, 1831 - July 10, 1912) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on April 10, 1883 and died in office on July 10, 1912. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Kaspar Villiger
Kaspar Villiger (pronounced Caspar Veeleeger) (born February 5, 1941) is a Swiss industrialist, politician and former member of the Swiss Federal Council (1989-2003). He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on February 1, 1989. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Rainer Brüderle
Rainer Brüderle is a German politician and member of the FDP.
- Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger
Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger (born July 26, 1951, in Minden, Germany) is a German politician (Free Democratic Party). She served as Federal Minister of Justice of Germany from 1992 to 1996.
- Hildegard Hamm-Brücher
Hildegard Hamm-Brücher is a prominent liberal politician in Germany. She held federal state secretary positions from 1969 to 1972 and from 1977 to 1982. In 1993 she became the Free Democratic Party's candidate for the federal presidency elections to be held the following year.
- Jean-Pascal Delamuraz
Jean-Pascal Delamuraz was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1983-1998). He obtained a degree in political science in 1960 and became that same year deputy director of the Swiss National Exhibition (Expo 64). He was a member of the Lausanne City Parliament for ten years (1960-70). In 1970, he was elected to the Municipal Council in charge of Public works. After the election of Georges-André Chevallaz to the Federal Council, …
- Adrien Lachenal
Adrien Lachenal (May 19, 1849 - June 29, 1918) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 15, 1892 and handed over office on December 31, 1899. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his time in office he held the following departments: *Department of Foreign Affairs (1893 - 1895) *Political Department as President of the Confederation (1896) *Department of Trade, …
- David Farhat
David Farhat is a Liberian politician and member of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). Running as the FDP presidential candidate in the 11 October 2005 elections, Farhat placed 16th out of 22 candidates, receiving 0.5% of the vote.
- Albert Meyer
Albert Meyer was a Swiss politician, editor of Neue Zürcher Zeitung (1915-1930) and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1929-1938). He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 12, 1929 and handed over office on December 31, 1938. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his time in office he held the Department of Home Affairs from 1930 to 1934 and the Department of Finance from 1934 to 1938 and was President of the Confederation in 1936.
- Max Petitpierre
Max Petitpierre (February 26, 1899 - March 25, 1994) was a Swiss politician, jurist and member of the Swiss Federal Council, heading the Political Department (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) (1944-1961). He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 14, 1944 and handed over office on June 30, 1961. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Emil Welti
Emil Welti (April 23, 1825 - February 24, 1899) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1866-1891). He was elected to the Federal Council on December 8, 1866 and handed over office on December 31, 1891. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Robert Comtesse
Robert Comtesse (August 14, 1847 - November 17, 1922) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1899-1912). He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 14, 1899, and resigned on March 4, 1912. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Fritz Honegger
Fritz Honegger (July 25, 1917 - March 4, 1999) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 7, 1977 and handed over office on December 31, 1982. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his time in office he held the Federal Department of Economic Affairs and was President of the Confederation in 1982.
- Ernst Brenner
Ernst Brenner (December 9, 1856 - March 11, 1911) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on March 25, 1897 and died in office on March 11, 1911. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Felix Calonder
Felix-Louis Calonder (December 7, 1863 - June 14, 1952) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1913-1920). Calonder was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on June 12, 1913 and handed over office on February 12, 1920. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Edmund Schulthess
Edmund Schulthess (Brugg, March 2, 1868 - April 22, 1944) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on July 17, 1912 and handed over office on April 15, 1935. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his time in office he held the following departments: * Department of Trade, Industry and Agriculture (1912 - 1914) * Department of Economic Affairs (1915 - 1935) He was President of the Confederation four times in 1917, 1921, …
- Constant Fornerod
Constant Fornerod was a Swiss politician, originally from Avenches, and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1855-1867). He was elected to the Federal Council on July 11, 1855, as a representant for Vaud, and handed over office on October 31, 1867. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party.
- Cornelia Pieper
Cornelia Pieper (born February 4, 1959 in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt as Cornelia Richter) is a German politician. She was secretary general of the Free Democratic Party (FDP) from 2001 to 2005.Since 2005 she has been deputy chairwoman of the FDP.
- Ludwig Forrer
Ludwig Forrer (February 9, 1845 - September 28, 1921) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1902-1917). He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 11, 1902 and handed over office on December 31, 1917. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments: * Department of Trade, …
- Dick Marty
Dick Marty (born January 7 1945 in Sorengo) is a Swiss politician (Free Democratic Party) and former state prosecutor of the canton of Ticino. He is member of the Swiss Council of States (since 1995), and a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe. He is the Chairperson of its Committee on Legal Affairs and Human Rights.
- Rudolf Friedrich
Rudolf Friedrich (born July 4, 1923) is a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 8, 1982 and, for health reason, resigned his office on October 20, 1984. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Federal Department of Justice and Police.
- Paul Chaudet
Paul Chaudet (November 17, 1904 - August 7, 1977) was a Swiss politician. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 16, 1954 and handed over office on December 31, 1966. He resigned on November 28, 1966 due to the Mirage-affair. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Military Department. He was President of the Confederation twice in 1959 and 1962. als:Paul Chaudet
- Rolf Dahlgrün
Rolf Dahlgrün was a German politician for the FDP. From 1962 to 1966 he was Minister of Finance.
- Emil Frey
Emil Frey (October 24, 1838 - December 24, 1922) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1890-1897) He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on December 11, 1890 and handed over office on March 31, 1897. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the Military Department. He was President of the Confederation in 1894. als:Emil Frey
- Nello Celio
Nello Celio (February 12, 1914 - December 29, 1995) was a Swiss politician representing Canton Ticino. He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on December 15, 1966 and handed over office on December 31, 1973. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his office time he held the following departments: * Military Department (1967 - 1968) * Department of Finance (1968 - 1973) He was President of the Confederation in 1972 and Vice-president in 1971.
- Hans Schaffner
Hans Schaffner (December 16, 1908 in Interlaken - November 26 2004) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1961-1970). He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on June 15, 1961 and handed over office on January 31, 1970. He is affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. After receiving a degree in law, he entered the federal civil service as the head of the Division in charge of wartime economy (1941).
- Eduard Müller
Eduard Müller was a Swiss politician, mayor of Berne (1888-1895) and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1895-1919). He was elected to the Federal Council of Switzerland on August 16, 1895 and died in office on November 9, 1919. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.
- Karl Kobelt
Karl Kobelt (August 1, 1891 - January 6, 1968) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council. He was elected to the Federal Council on December 10, 1940 and handed over office on December 31, 1954. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party. During his time in office he held the Military Department and was President of the Confederation twice in 1946 and 1952. als:Karl Kobelt
- Camille Decoppet
Camille Decoppet (June 4, 1862 - January 14, 1925) was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council (1912-1919). He was elected to the Federal Council on July 17, 1912 and handed over office on December 31, 1919. He was affiliated to the Free Democratic Party.