Jean-Pierre Bonny

Jean-Pierre Bonny, born in 1929, is a prominent Swiss politician and former member of the Federal Assembly, known for his influential role in the Free Democratic Party (FDP). He gained recognition in the 1990s as a key ally of Christoph Blocher in the campaign against Switzerland's accession to the European Economic Area (EEA). Bonny served as the director of the Federal Office for Industry, Trade and Labor and has held various positions in corporate governance. His legacy includes the 'Bonny Resolution,' a federal program aimed at promoting economic development in underprivileged regions. Now at the age of 94, Bonny resides in a retirement home and continues to shape political discourse by advocating for a party-wide referendum on EU treaties, emphasizing the need for broader member participation in critical decisions.