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{{Infobox officeholder

| name = Martin Candinas

| name = Martin Candinas

| office = Member of the [[National Council of Switzerland]]

| image = Martin Candinas (2023).jpg

| image = Martin Candinas (2019, cropped).jpg

| office = Member of the [[National Council (Switzerland)|National Council]]

| termstart = 2011

| termstart = 5 December 2011

| constituency = [[Canton of Grisons]]

| constituency = [[Grisons]]

| office1 = [[List of presidents of the National Council of Switzerland|President of the National Council]]

| birth_date = 20 August 1980

| term_start1 = 28 November 2022

| term_end1 = 3 December 2023

| predecessor1 = [[Irène Kälin]]

| successor1 = [[Eric Nussbaumer]]

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|8|20|df=y}}

| birth_place = [[Ilanz]], Switzerland

| birth_place = [[Ilanz]], Switzerland

| party = [[The Centre (political party)|The Centre]]

| party = [[The Centre (political party)|The Centre (until 2020 CVP)]]

| otherparty =

| nationality = [[Switzerland|Swiss]]

| nationality = [[Switzerland|Swiss]]

| caption = Official portrait, 2023

}}

}}



'''Martin Candinas''' (born 20 August 1980, [[Ilanz]], Switzerland<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ratsmitglied ansehen |url=https://www.parlament.ch/de/biografie/martin-candinas/4070 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=www.parlament.ch}}</ref>) is a politician of [[The Centre (political party)|The Center]] (DM) a member of the [[National Council (Switzerland)|National Council of Switzerland]] and since December 2022, its president. He speaks [[Romansh language|Romansh]] which use he supports as a fourth official language in Switzerland.

'''Martin Candinas''' (born 20 August 1980<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Ratsmitglied ansehen |url=https://www.parlament.ch/de/biografie/martin-candinas/4070 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=www.parlament.ch}}</ref>) is a politician of [[The Centre (political party)|The Center]] (DM) a member of the [[National Council (Switzerland)|National Council of Switzerland]]. He speaks [[Romansh language|Romansh]], Switzerland's fourth official language.



== Early life and education ==

== Early life ==

Martin Candidas was born in Ilanz and graduated from high school in [[Chur]] with a [[Matura]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Martin Candinas |url=https://www.ilanzersommer.ch/gaeste/martin-candinas/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Ilanzer Sommer |language=de-CH}}</ref> Following that he worked with the health insurance [[Helsana]].<ref name=":1" /> In 2006 he was promoted to director of the branch in Chur.<ref name=":1" /> After he was elected to the National Council in 2011, he decreased his pensum to 50%.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=80 Prozent Politiker – 20 Prozent Versicherungsmann |url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/politik/2017-03-27/80-prozent-politiker-20-prozent-versicherungsmann |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=www.suedostschweiz.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref> Until 2017 he was in charge of the sales department at the Helsana branches in [[Samedan]], [[Chur]] and [[Glarus]].<ref name=":2" /> Since 2017 he works for 20% at Helsana as a specialist in Partner- and Key account management.<ref name=":2" /> In 2016 he assumed the presidencies of the Swiss Helicopter Association and Litra, which provides information on [[public transport]].<ref name=":2" />

Candidas was born in [[Ilanz]]/[[Sumvitg]] and graduated with a [[Matura]] from high school in [[Chur]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Martin Candinas |url=https://www.ilanzersommer.ch/gaeste/martin-candinas/ |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=Ilanzer Sommer |language=de-CH}}</ref><ref name=":0" />



== Political career ==

== Career ==

Heentered the [[Grand Council of Grisons]] with twenty-six yearsofage, being the youngest at the time.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Wattenhofer |first=Reto |title=Martin Candinas zum höchsten Schweizer gewählt |url=https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/news-service/inland-schweiz/nationalratspraesident-cordiala-gratulaziun-martin-candinas-zum-hoechsten-schweizer-gewaehlt-ld.2376640 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=[[Aargauer Zeitung]] |language=de}}</ref> In the [[2011 Swiss federal election|Federal Elections of 2011]], he was elected into the National Council.<ref name=":3" /> He was subsequently re-elected in 2015 and 2019.<ref name=":3" /> He was taken into consideration as an Executive Councilor in Grisons for the elections in 2018, but he declined.<ref name=":2" /> 2021, he assumed the Vice-Presidency of the National Council and in a rotating manner<ref>{{Cite web |title=CVP-Nationalrat Candinas soll zweiter Vizepräsident werden |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/alle-news-in-kuerze/cvp-nationalrat-candinas-soll-zweiter-vizepraesident-werden/46175998 |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |language=de}}</ref> was electedtoits Presidency in November 2022.<ref name=":3" /> The Canton of Grisons didn't count with a President of the National Council for thirty-seven years<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-28 |title=Bündner Mitte-Politiker Candinas ist neuer Nationalratspräsident |url=https://www.freiburger-nachrichten.ch/buendner-mitte-politiker-candinas-ist-neuer-nationalratspraesident/ |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=Freiburger Nachrichten |language=de-CH}}</ref> and his election was solemnly celebrated in attendance of the Federal Councilor Viola Amherd in the [[Disentis Abbey]] and later also Chur.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2022 |title=Nationalratspräsident Martin Candinas feiert in Disentis |url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/politik/nationalratspraesident-martin-candinas-feiert-in-disentis |website=Südostschweiz}}</ref>

Heworked for health insurance [[Helsana]].<ref name=":1" /> In 2006 he was promoted to branch director in [[Chur]].<ref name=":1" /> After he was elected to the National Council in 2011, he decreased his pensum to 50%.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=80 Prozent Politiker – 20 Prozent Versicherungsmann |url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/politik/2017-03-27/80-prozent-politiker-20-prozent-versicherungsmann |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=www.suedostschweiz.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref> Until 2017 he was in chargeofthe sales department at the Helsana branches in [[Samedan]], Chur and [[Glarus]].<ref name=":2" /> In 2017 he became a specialist in Partner- and Key account management.<ref name=":2" /> In 2016 he assumed the presidenciesofthe Swiss Helicopter Association and Litra, which provides information on [[public transport]].<ref name=":2" />

=== Politics ===

At age 26, the youngest at the time, Candinas entered the [[Grand Council of Grisons]]<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Wattenhofer |first=Reto |title=Martin Candinas zum höchsten Schweizer gewählt |url=https://www.aargauerzeitung.ch/news-service/inland-schweiz/nationalratspraesident-cordiala-gratulaziun-martin-candinas-zum-hoechsten-schweizer-gewaehlt-ld.2376640 |access-date=2022-12-12 |website=[[Aargauer Zeitung]] |date=28 November 2022 |language=de}}</ref> in 2006.<ref name=":0" /> In the [[2011 Swiss federal election|Federal Elections of 2011]], he was elected to the National Council.<ref name=":3" /> He was subsequently re-elected in 2015 and 2019.<ref name=":3" /> He was considered as an Executive Councilor in Grisons for the elections in 2018, but he declined.<ref name=":2" /> In 2021, he assumed the Vice-Presidency of the National Council and elected <ref>{{Cite web |title=CVP-Nationalrat Candinas soll zweiter Vizepräsident werden |url=https://www.swissinfo.ch/ger/alle-news-in-kuerze/cvp-nationalrat-candinas-soll-zweiter-vizepraesident-werden/46175998 |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=SWI swissinfo.ch |date=21 November 2020 |language=de}}</ref>tothe rotating Presidency in November 2022.<ref name=":3" /> The [[Grisons|Canton of Grisons]] had not had a President of the National Council for thirty-seven years<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-28 |title=Bündner Mitte-Politiker Candinas ist neuer Nationalratspräsident |url=https://www.freiburger-nachrichten.ch/buendner-mitte-politiker-candinas-ist-neuer-nationalratspraesident/ |access-date=2022-12-13 |website=Freiburger Nachrichten |language=de-CH}}</ref> and his election was celebrated in attendance of the Federal Councilor [[Viola Amherd]] in the [[Disentis Abbey]] and later Chur.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 December 2022 |title=Nationalratspräsident Martin Candinas feiert in Disentis |url=https://www.suedostschweiz.ch/politik/nationalratspraesident-martin-candinas-feiert-in-disentis |website=Südostschweiz}}</ref>



=== Political views ===

=== Political views ===

In the National Council he was known for defending the interests of the mountainous cantons. He supported the farmers in their aim to be allowed to shoot the wolves and also suggested that municipalities with over 20% of vacation homes should be allowed to provide their inhabitants with possibilities to enlarge their homes.<ref name=":3" /> He opposed the right for marriage for homosexuals.<ref name=":3" /> He is one of only three members in the National Council who speak [[Romansh language|Romansh]] and as the National Council's Vice-President he used to begin sessions with a phrase in this native language, which he has mentioned, he will do also as its president.<ref name=":3" />

Candinas defended the interests of the mountainous [[Cantons of Switzerland|cantons]]. He supported the farmers in their aim to be allowed to hunt wolves and suggested that municipalities with over 20% of vacation homes should be allowed to provide inhabitants with options to enlarge their homes.<ref name=":3" /> He opposed [[gay marriage]],<ref name=":3" /> because he believes that the possibility to adopt a child should only be possible for a man and a woman.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-05 |title=Candinas: "Es ist ein emotionales Thema, das Reaktionen provoziert" |url=https://www.davoserzeitung.ch/politik/2017-07-06/candinas-es-ist-ein-emotionales-thema-das-reaktionen-provoziert |access-date=2023-06-05 |website=www.davoserzeitung.ch |language=de-CH}}</ref> He is one of only three members in the National Council who speak [[Romansh language|Romansh]] and as the National Council's Vice-President, he used to begin sessions with a phrase in his native language, which he has stated, he will do as its president.<ref name=":3" />



== Personal life ==

== Personal life ==

Candinas is married,<ref name=":0" /> the father of three children<ref name=":3" /> and has his place of origin in [[Sumvitg]].<ref name=":0" />

Candinas is married,<ref name=":0" /> the father of three children<ref name=":3" />



== References ==

== References ==

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Latest revision as of 08:52, 15 June 2024

Martin Candinas
Official portrait, 2023
Member of the National Council

Incumbent

Assumed office
5 December 2011
ConstituencyGrisons
President of the National Council
In office
28 November 2022 – 3 December 2023
Preceded byIrène Kälin
Succeeded byEric Nussbaumer
Personal details
Born (1980-08-20) 20 August 1980 (age 43)
Ilanz, Switzerland
Political partyThe Centre (until 2020 CVP)

Martin Candinas (born 20 August 1980[1]) is a politician of The Center (DM) a member of the National Council of Switzerland. He speaks Romansh, Switzerland's fourth official language.

Early life[edit]

Candidas was born in Ilanz/Sumvitg and graduated with a Matura from high school in Chur.[2][1]

Career[edit]

He worked for health insurance Helsana.[2] In 2006 he was promoted to branch director in Chur.[2] After he was elected to the National Council in 2011, he decreased his pensum to 50%.[3] Until 2017 he was in charge of the sales department at the Helsana branches in Samedan, Chur and Glarus.[3] In 2017 he became a specialist in Partner- and Key account management.[3] In 2016 he assumed the presidencies of the Swiss Helicopter Association and Litra, which provides information on public transport.[3]

Politics[edit]

At age 26, the youngest at the time, Candinas entered the Grand Council of Grisons[4] in 2006.[1] In the Federal Elections of 2011, he was elected to the National Council.[4] He was subsequently re-elected in 2015 and 2019.[4] He was considered as an Executive Councilor in Grisons for the elections in 2018, but he declined.[3] In 2021, he assumed the Vice-Presidency of the National Council and elected [5] to the rotating Presidency in November 2022.[4] The Canton of Grisons had not had a President of the National Council for thirty-seven years[6] and his election was celebrated in attendance of the Federal Councilor Viola Amherd in the Disentis Abbey and later Chur.[7]

Political views[edit]

Candinas defended the interests of the mountainous cantons. He supported the farmers in their aim to be allowed to hunt wolves and suggested that municipalities with over 20% of vacation homes should be allowed to provide inhabitants with options to enlarge their homes.[4] He opposed gay marriage,[4] because he believes that the possibility to adopt a child should only be possible for a man and a woman.[8] He is one of only three members in the National Council who speak Romansh and as the National Council's Vice-President, he used to begin sessions with a phrase in his native language, which he has stated, he will do as its president.[4]

Personal life[edit]

Candinas is married,[1] the father of three children[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d "Ratsmitglied ansehen". www.parlament.ch. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  • ^ a b c "Martin Candinas". Ilanzer Sommer (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  • ^ a b c d e "80 Prozent Politiker – 20 Prozent Versicherungsmann". www.suedostschweiz.ch (in Swiss High German). Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  • ^ a b c d e f g h Wattenhofer, Reto (28 November 2022). "Martin Candinas zum höchsten Schweizer gewählt". Aargauer Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  • ^ "CVP-Nationalrat Candinas soll zweiter Vizepräsident werden". SWI swissinfo.ch (in German). 21 November 2020. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  • ^ "Bündner Mitte-Politiker Candinas ist neuer Nationalratspräsident". Freiburger Nachrichten (in Swiss High German). 2022-11-28. Retrieved 2022-12-13.
  • ^ "Nationalratspräsident Martin Candinas feiert in Disentis". Südostschweiz. 1 December 2022.
  • ^ "Candinas: "Es ist ein emotionales Thema, das Reaktionen provoziert"". www.davoserzeitung.ch (in Swiss High German). 2017-07-05. Retrieved 2023-06-05.

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