He was named Vice-Chancellor the following year , ensuring the preparation of government sessions and taking minutes .
In 1980 Couchepin entered the Federal Chancellery as head of the French department of linguistic services .
Couchepin was named Vice-Chancellor the following year , ensuring the preparation of government sessions and taking minutes .
In 1980 Couchepin entered the Federal Chancellery as head of the French department of linguistic services .