Social Democrats swap portfolios in new Swiss government

Newly elected cabinet minister Beat Jans will take over the portfolio of justice and police from Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, who in turn will become interior minister.

The Federal Chancellery announced the redistribution of cabinet portfolios on Thursday evening.

Guy Parmelin of the Swiss People’s Party remains at the head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research. Liberal Radical Party representative Ignazio Cassis will continue to manage the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. …