Elisabeth Kopp
Elisabeth Kopp was the first female member of the Swiss Federal Council, serving from 1984 to 1989. She faced significant challenges during her tenure and is remembered for her contributions to Swiss politics, as well as the controversies surrounding her resignation in 1989.
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Elisabeth Kopp's case cast a shadow over the FDP during Wagner's tenure as city president.
«Es ist nicht aller Tage Abend!»
Switzerland· 2025-12-06
Elisabeth Kopp was the first woman in the Swiss Federal Council and is linked to the Kopp scandal.
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Elisabeth Kopp's actions led to significant political consequences, including her resignation.
Bewegende Gedenkfeier für Peter von Matt im Schauspielhaus ZürichSwitzerland· 2025-09-15
Elisabeth Kopp was the first woman elected to the Swiss Federal Council in 1984.
Frauenstreik 2025: Pionierinnen der Schweizer FrauenbewegungSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
Elisabeth Kopp became the first woman in the Federal Council, facing significant scrutiny and challenges.
Erste Politikerinnen im Bundeshaus: Sexismus und HindernisseSwitzerland· 2025-06-07
Keller-Sutter feels a connection to Elisabeth Kopp, the first female Federal Councillor in Switzerland.
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