title: Monika Rüegger
text: # Monika Rüegger
  
  Monika Rüegger (née Hurschler; born 25 March 1968) is a Swiss politician who has served on the National Council (Switzerland) for the Swiss People's Party since 2019.
  
  ## Career
  
  Rüegger is the first woman to represent the constituency of Obwalden on the federal level. She previously served on the Cantonal Council of Obwalden from 2010 to 2020.
  
  