Friedrich Traugott Wahlen (10 April 1899, inMirchel,Canton of Bern – 7 November 1985, inBern) was a Swissagronomist andpolitician.
During theSecond World War, he was responsible of the Swiss programme to reduce food imports and increase agricultural production, which consisted mainly in extending the cultivation area, and reducing meat production in favour of cereals production. The programme was called after his name, asWahlen Plan.
He then served as Deputy Director-General of theFood and Agriculture Organization for the UN from July 1958 to January 1959.[1]
He was elected to theSwiss Federal Council on 11 December 1958 and handed over office on 31 December 1965. He was affiliated to theParty of Farmers, Traders and Independents (BGB/PAI), now theSwiss People's Party.
During his time in office he held the following departments:
He wasPresident of the Confederation in 1961.
Empire of Iran : Commemorative Medal of the2500th Anniversary of the founding of the Persian Empire (14/10/1971).[2]
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