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Ruth Dreifuss

Ruth Dreifuss (pronounced "dryfoos") (born January 9, 1940) is a Swiss politician.

She was elected to the Swiss Federal Council on March 10, 1993 (as the second woman ever and the only Jew so far) and has held the Federal Department of Home Affairs until her resignation on December 31, 2002. She is affiliated to the Social Democratic Party.

She was President of the Confederation in 1999.

Preceded by René Felber

Member of the Swiss Federal Council 1993-2002

Succeeded by Micheline Calmy-Rey

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