Beat Jans
Beat Jans (German pronunciation: [beːat jans]; born 12 June 1964) is a Swiss environmental scientist and politician who currently serves as a member of the Federal Council, after being elected in 2023 to succeed Alain Berset, assuming office on 1 January 2024. A member of the Social Democratic Party, he previously served on the National Council from 2010 to 2020, and president of the Executive Council of Basel-Stadt from 2021 to 2023.
Beat Jans | |
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Official portrait, 2024 | |
| Swiss Federal Councillor | |
| Assumed office 1 January 2024 | |
| Department | Justice and Police (2024–present) |
| Preceded by | Alain Berset |
| President of Executive Council of Basel-Stadt | |
| In office 1 July 2021 – 14 December 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Elisabeth Ackermann |
| Succeeded by | Lukas Engelberger |
| Member of National Council (Switzerland) | |
| In office 31 May 2010 – 17 December 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Rudolf Rechsteiner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beat Jans 12 June 1964 Basel, Switzerland |
| Political party | Social Democratic Party |
| Spouse |
Tracy Renee Glass
(m. 2004) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | ETH Zurich (Diploma) |
| Website | Official website |
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