Swiss Canton Of Appenzell Inner Rhodes Elects Pius Federer As New Landammann

2026-04-26 02:05:23

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes in eastern Switzerland have elected Pius Federer as the new Landammann (equivalent to cantonal president) at the Landsgemeinde assembly on Sunday. Select your language

Generated with artificial intelligence. Listening: Swiss canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes elects Pius Federer as new Landammann This content was published on April 26, 2026 - 13:56 2 minutes Keystone-SDA

Deutsch de Innerrhoder Landsgemeinde wählt Pius Federer zum neuen Landammann Original Read more: Innerrhoder Landsgemeinde wählt Pius Federer zum neuen Landa

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The 55-year-old was the only declared candidate ahead of the Landsgemeinde assembly in Appenzell. During the assembly, two additional candidates were spontaneously nominated: Kathrin Birrer, president of the Appenzell Inner Rhodes parliament, and parliamentarian Bruno Huber.

Birrer and Huber received several votes, but Federer ultimately prevailed by a clear margin.
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