Helmut Hubacher
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Helmut Hubacher | |
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Member of the Grand Council of the Canton of Basel-Stadt | |
In office 1956–1968 | |
Member of the Swiss National Council | |
In office 16 September 1963 – 19 December 1997 | |
President of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland | |
In office 1975–1990 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 15 April 1926 Krauchthal, Switzerland |
Died | 19 August 2020 Porrentruy | (aged 94)
Nationality | Swiss |
Political party | PS |
Helmut Hubacher (15 April 1926 – 19 August 2020) was a Swiss politician, a member of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland.[1]
Biography[]
After spending his early career with Swiss Federal Railways, he became a secretary with the Syndicate of Public Services. In 1963, he became Editor-in-Chief of Basler Abend Zeitung. From 1956 to 1968, he served as a Grand Councillor in the Canton of Basel-Stadt, from 1963 to 1997, he served on the National Council, and he served as President of the Social Democratic Party from 1975 to 1990.
References[]
- ^ "Helmut Hubacher: Der Über-Sozi". Neue Zürcher Zeitung (in German). 20 August 2020.
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