Bruno Hunziker

Bruno Hunziker (born February 10, 1930 in Winterthur , † March 27, 2000 in Aarau ; resident in Oberkulm and Aarau) was a Swiss politician and business lawyer. From 1984 to 1989 he presided over the Free Democratic Party (FDP).

Cantonal politician

After studying law at the University of Basel , Bruno Hunziker opened a law firm (1957–1968) and was a member of the FDP Grand Council of the Canton of Aargau (1965–1968). After only three years in the Grand Council, Hunziker was elected to the Aargau Government Council in 1968 , to which he belonged until 1976. He was first in charge of the building department and later the health department. He developed u. a. the Aargau hospital and energy concept. In 1970/71, Hunziker headed the Aargau government as Landammann .

National politician

From 1977 to 1987 Hunziker was a member of the National Council and from 1987 to 1991 a member of the Council of States . At the same time he ran his own law firm again and was a member of several boards of directors. He was particularly interested in economic, health and energy policy, as well as in basic state policy issues. From 1984 to 1989 he was president of the Free Democratic Party (FDP). During its presidency, the FDP dealt with the 10th AHV revision, Switzerland's accession to the UN , equal rights for women and new technologies . Under his leadership, the first free-spirited people's initiative for tax breaks for families was launched. He also set accents in nuclear policy . He was seen as an integrating figure in his party. In 1984 Bruno Hunziker became an official Federal Council candidate of the FDP alongside Elisabeth Kopp , and Kopp was elected. Hunziker remained party president afterwards.

Return to business

After retiring from politics, he was director of Motor-Columbus AG and advisor to several companies. He chaired the Swiss Energy Foundation and was a brief columnist for the Aargauer Zeitung .

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• Dominik Sauerländer: Hunziker, Bruno. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .