Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Pascal Couchepin Biography and Timeline

Follow Pascal Couchepin through 2 dated historical records for Switzerland.

Pascal Couchepin, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
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2003–2008Years on this page

2003

Federal Council Election Changes

President of Switzerland · Bern · Government / Government of Switzerland

During Couchepin's presidential year, parliamentary elections altered the composition of the seven member Federal Council.

2008

Swiss Banking Crisis Responses

President of Switzerland · Bern · Government / Government of Switzerland

During Couchepin's presidency, the federal authorities helped stabilise UBS amid the global financial crisis.

Records, sources and methodology

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