Beat Jans

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Beat Jans born?July 12, 1964
2. Where was Beat Jans born?Switzerland
3. What is the current role?Member of the Swiss Federal Council, assumed office January 1, 2024
4. What is the previous national role?Member of the National Council from 2010 to 2020
5. Who is Beat Jans?Beat Jans is a Swiss environmental scientist who now helps make big decisions for the country as a member of the Swiss Federal Council.
6. What jobs did Beat Jans have before joining the Federal Council?He was a member of the National Council from 2010 to 2020 and later the president of the Executive Council of Basel-Stadt from 2021 to 2023.

Federal Council: The seven-member executive government of Switzerland, functioning as a collective head of state and government, responsible for national administration and policy.
Environmental Scientist: An academic or professional who studies the physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment and their interactions, often focusing on human impact and conservation.
National Council: The lower house of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, representing the Swiss populace and participating in federal legislation and oversight.
Executive Council of Basel-Stadt: The governing body of the canton of Basel-Stadt, responsible for cantonal administration and policy implementation.