Andreas Michael Meier[1] (Swiss Standard German pronunciation: [anˈdreːas ˈmaɪɐ]; born 11 February 1962) is a Swiss businessman, agricultural engineer, oenologist and politician who currently serves on the National Council (Switzerland) for The Centre since 2023 where he succeeded Ruth Humbel.[2] Meier previously served on the Grand Council of Aargau between 2017 and 2022.[3]
Andreas Meier | |
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Member of the National Council | |
Assumed office 27 February 2023 | |
Preceded by | Ruth Humbel |
Constituency | Canton of Aargau |
Member of the Grand Council of Aargau | |
In office 2017–2022 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Andreas Michael Meier 11 February 1962 Leuggern, Switzerland |
Children | 3 |
Residence(s) | Klingnau, Switzerland |
Website | Official website Parliament website |
Military service | |
Allegiance | Switzerland |
Years of service | 1980–present |
Rank | Non-commissioned officer |
Early life and education
editMeier was born 11 February 1962 in Leuggern, Switzerland to Anton Meier, a farmer and winemaker in the 16th generation, and Hildegard Meier (née Kern), a graduate of Hotelfachschule Zürich (HfZ). In 1964, his parents took-over the Weingut zum Sternen in Würenlingen. This property has been owned by the family since the 13th century.[4] Meier was raised in Leuggern and attended the local schools.
Personal life
editMeier is in a domestic relationship, has three children and a grandchild. He resides in Klingnau.
He serves as non-commissioned officer in the Swiss Armed Forces.
References
edit- ^ "Andreas Michael Meier in Klingnau". Moneyhouse (in German). Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Ratsmitglied ansehen". Federal Assembly. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ Walgis, David (2023-10-24). "Andreas Meier: Wie der Mitte Nationalrat seine Wiederwahl schaffte". Aargauer Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ^ "Geschichte - Weingut zum Sternen". www.weingut-sternen.ch. Retrieved 2024-08-19.