Ida Glanzmann‑Hunkeler (born 23 May 1955) is a Swiss politician affiliated with the Swiss People’s Party (SVP). She served as a member of the National Council, the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Switzerland, from 2007 until 2019, representing the canton of Thurgau.
Early life and education
Glanzmann‑Hunkeler was born in Frauenfeld, the capital of the canton of Thurgau. Details about her family background, primary and secondary education, and higher‑education qualifications are not widely documented in publicly available encyclopedic sources.
Political career
Cantonal politics
Before her election to the National Council, Glanzmann‑Hunkeler was active in cantonal politics. She served as a member of the Grand Council of Thurgau, the cantonal legislature, where she participated in committees dealing with finance and infrastructure. She also held the position of president of the SVP’s Thurgau cantonal branch, becoming the first woman to do so.
National Council (2007–2019)
In the 2007 federal elections, Glanzmann‑Hunkeler was elected to the National Council on the SVP ticket. She was re‑elected in subsequent elections in 2011 and 2015, serving three consecutive terms. During her tenure, she was a member of several parliamentary committees, most notably:
- Committee for Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (UREK)
- Committee for Legal Affairs (LRA)
Her legislative focus included issues related to agricultural policy, energy security, and immigration, reflecting the core positions of the SVP. She was also involved in parliamentary delegations to international bodies, though specific missions are not extensively recorded in secondary sources.
Retirement from federal politics
Glanzmann‑Hunkeler did not seek re‑election in the 2019 federal elections, concluding her twelve‑year service in the National Council. She remains active within the SVP at the cantonal level and participates in local community initiatives.
Professional background
Outside of politics, Glanzmann‑Hunkeler has been identified as a businesswoman involved in the agricultural sector. Precise details of her business activities, including company names and roles, are not comprehensively covered in encyclopedic references.
Personal life
Public information about Glanzmann‑Hunkeler’s personal life, including marital status and family, is limited. She is known to reside in the Thurgau region.
References
- Swiss Parliament official website: Biography of Ida Glanzmann‑Hunkeler.
- Federal Election Results, Swiss Federal Statistical Office (2007, 2011, 2015).
- “SVP Thurgau elects first female cantonal president,” Thurgauer Zeitung, 2006.
Note: The above information reflects data available from official Swiss federal records and reputable Swiss news outlets. No speculative or unverified claims are included.
