Andreas Meier

Not to be confused with Andreas Meier (mayor).
Andreas Meier
Official portrait, 2023
Member of the National Council
Incumbent
Assumed office
27 February 2023
Preceded byRuth Humbel
ConstituencyCanton of Aargau
Member of the Grand Council of Aargau
In office
2017–2022
Personal details
Born
Andreas Michael Meier

(1962-02-11) 11 February 1962 (age 62)
Leuggern, Switzerland
Children3
Residence(s)Klingnau, Switzerland
WebsiteOfficial website
Parliament website
Military service
Allegiance Switzerland
Years of service1980–present
RankNon-commissioned officer

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]

Early life and education

Meier 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

Meier 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

  1. ^ "Andreas Michael Meier in Klingnau". Moneyhouse (in German). Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  2. ^ "Ratsmitglied ansehen". Federal Assembly. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  3. ^ Walgis, David (2023-10-24). "Andreas Meier: Wie der Mitte Nationalrat seine Wiederwahl schaffte". Aargauer Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2024-08-19.
  4. ^ "Geschichte - Weingut zum Sternen". www.weingut-sternen.ch. Retrieved 2024-08-19.