Hans-Jürg Fehr
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politician and was from 2004–2008 the president
President
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of the Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
Social Democratic Party of Switzerland
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. He was succeeded by Christian Levrat.
On 26 October 2007, following the losses at the general elections
Swiss federal election, 2007
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, Fehr announced resigning for March 2008.
He is not to be confused with Hans Fehr, member of the Swiss People's Party.