Ignazio Cassis

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1. When was Ignazio Cassis born?April 13, 1961
2. Where was Ignazio Cassis born?Bellinzona, Ticino, Switzerland
3. What was Ignazio Cassis's job?Physician
4. What is the portfolio?Head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs since taking office
5. What is the political affiliation?FDP.The Liberals
6. When did Ignazio Cassis become a politician?He was elected to the Swiss Federal Council in 2017, starting his political career.

Swiss Federal Council: The seven-member executive branch of the Swiss federal government, functioning as a collective head of state and government.
President of the Swiss Confederation: A one-year rotating leadership role within the Federal Council, chairing meetings and representing Switzerland internationally.
Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA): The Swiss government ministry responsible for conducting and coordinating foreign policy and diplomatic relations.
FDP.The Liberals: A liberal political party in Switzerland advocating for free markets, individual freedoms, and fiscal conservatism.