### [2026-10-2](/feed/2026/10/2/index.md)

##### 2026 Swiss Federal Council election
# Swiss president Guy Parmelin announces his resignation from the Federal Council effective December 31. Parliament is expected to elect his successor on 9 December. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP](https://www.afp.com/en/swiss-president-quit-government)
2. [Swissinfo](https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/various/federal-councillor-guy-parmelin-is-to-step-down-at-the-end-of-2026-after-eleven-years-in-office/92155514)

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