Andrea Arcidiacono steps down as Federal Council spokesperson
After just six months in office, Andrea Arcidiacono has announced his resignation as Vice-Chancellor and Federal Council Spokesperson at the end of March 2025. The Federal Chancellery confirms that Ursula Eggenberger will take over the role on an interim basis.
Arcidiacono took office on October 1, 2024. He is now leaving the Federal Chancellery at his own request. He is not commenting on the exact reasons, but refers to private reasons, according to a statement.
Transitional solution and succession process
The current Head of Communications at the Federal Chancellery, Ursula Eggenberger, will take over the role ad interim from April 1, 2025 and will not be available for a permanent appointment.
The position will be officially advertised in February 2025. Chancellor Viktor Rossi is setting up a search committee to appoint a successor.
