Brief version of the news
- Vice-Chancellor Andre Simonazzi died during a mountain hike, which came as a shock to the Swiss government and public.
- Simonazzi led communications at the Federal Council, focusing on innovation and digital technologies.
- The family of the deceased asks for respect for their grief and to refrain from contact with the media.
Switzerland is mourning a great loss – Vice-Chancellor Andre Simonazzi died while hiking in the mountains. His death came as a shock to the government and the people.
Andre Simonazzi, who served as Vice-Chancellor and Speaker of the Swiss Federal Council since 2008, died in Friday, May 10, during a mountain hike. This was noted with deep sorrow in the press service of the country's government.
Andre Simonazzi passed away
Simonazzi was appointed to the post in November 2008 and has since been actively involved in government work, responsible for protocols and communications. He was in charge of several sections in the Federal Chancellery and the Presidency Service.
He was a civil servant in the best sense of the word. The standard he applied to his work and the work of his colleagues was the legal information mandate. He viewed government communication as a service to the public and government. He wanted to use it to create the best conditions for the Federal Council and its work, write the Swiss government.
Under the leadership of Simonazzi, the information activities of the Federal Council became modern, communication was high level and using digital technology.
The official worked hard to strengthen coordination of communication and made it an integral part of government activities. He used ironclad arguments and humor when faced with difficult situations.
The family of the late official asks the media to respect their grief and refrain from contact. The death of Andre Simonazzi is a great loss not only for his loved ones, but also for the entire federal administration, which has lost an outstanding colleague and a wonderful person. death of Steve Albini, a true industry legend. The famous American sound engineer and music producer, who passed away at the age of 61, was known as one of the most influential sound producers of the early 1990s. During his career, Steve collaborated with famous groups: Nirvana, PJ Harvey and Pixies.
