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Who is the current president of Switzerland ? (As reported on 23 January 2020)
AMoon Jae-in
BSimonetta Sommaruga
CPrayut Chan-o-cha
DPark Geun-hye
Correct answer
B. Simonetta Sommaruga
Explanation
The president of the Swiss Confederation, also known as the president of the Confederation or colloquially as the president of Switzerland, is the head of Switzerland’s seven-member Federal Council, the country’s executive branch. Elected by the Federal Assembly for one year, the officeholder chairs the meetings of the Federal Council and undertakes special representational duties. Incumbent Simonetta Sommaruga since 1 January 2020 Term length: 1 year, not eligible for reelection immediately.