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Appenzell Inner Rhodes has made history: Angela Koller (centre, with glasses) on Sunday became the first woman to be elected as the eastern canton’s Landammann (equivalent to mayor) by the local Landesgemeinde – an open-air assembly where citizens vote on cantonal matters with a show of hands.  

Koller is the former president of the Swiss Employees’ Association and member of the Grand Council. She will succeed Roland Inauen, who is stepping down after twelve years in office.

Pictured above from left to right: State Governor Ruedi Eberle, State Governor Monika Rueegg Bless, the newly elected Landammann, Angela Koller, Thomas Streule, and Roland Daehler, from left, taking the oath at the Landsgemeinde on Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Appenzell. On the last Sunday in April, all voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes gather to elect their highest authorities and vote on cantonal issues.