Zurich Councilor Natalie Rickli withdraws from Federal Council race
Natalie Rickli announced on Instagram that she will not run for the Federal Council seat vacated by Guy Parmelin, choosing to focus on her cantonal duties.
The 49-year-old Zurich State Councilor posted on Instagram that she is stepping back from the competition to replace outgoing Federal Council member Guy Parmelin. Rickli, a member of the Swiss People's Party (UDC), said she wants to concentrate on matters in her own canton. Her decision removes her from the shortlist of potential candidates for the federal executive body.
Why it matters
Her withdrawal reshapes the pool of candidates for a key federal leadership position in Switzerland.
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