Beat Jans
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Beat Jans (German pronunciation: [beːat jans]; born 12 June 1964) is a Swiss environmental scientist and politician who currently serves as a member of the Federal Council, after being elected in 2023 to succeed Alain Berset, assuming office on 1 January 2024.[1][2][3] A member of the Social Democratic Party, he previously served on the National Council from 2010 to 2020,[4] and president of the Executive Council of Basel-Stadt from 2021 to 2023.
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Beat Jans | |
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Swiss Federal Councillor | |
Assumed office 1 January 2024 | |
Department | Justice and Police (2024–present) |
Preceded by | Alain Berset |
President of Executive Council of Basel-Stadt | |
In office 1 July 2021 – 14 December 2023 | |
Preceded by | Elisabeth Ackermann |
Succeeded by | Lukas Engelberger |
Member of National Council (Switzerland) | |
In office 31 May 2010 – 17 December 2020 | |
Preceded by | Rudolf Rechsteiner |
Personal details | |
Born | Beat Jans (1964-06-12) 12 June 1964 (age 59) Basel, Switzerland |
Political party | Social Democratic Party |
Spouse |
Tracy Renee Glass
(m. 2004) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | ETH Zurich (Diploma) |
Website | Official website |
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