Martin Candinas

Martin Candinas (born 20 August 1980 ) is a politician of The Center (DM) a member of the National Council of Switzerland.

Early life Candidas was born in Ilanz and graduated with a Matura from high school in Chur. Until 2017 he was in charge of the sales department at the Helsana branches in Samedan, Chur and Glarus. in 2006. to the rotating Presidency in November 2022. and his election was celebrated in attendance of the Federal Councilor Viola Amherd in the Disentis Abbey and later Chur.

Political views 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. 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.

Personal life Candinas is married and is the father of three children. He speaks Romansh, Switzerland's fourth official language.