Esther Barbara Friedli[1] (/frɪdlɪ/ born 4 June 1977) is a Swiss politician who currently serves on the Council of States (Switzerland) on 30 April 2023 and assumed office on 30 May 2023.

[4][5] She is the domestic partner of Toni Brunner, former president of the Swiss People's Party and also a member of the National Council.

While growing up she had been an active member of the Christian Democratic People's Party and engaged in their youth commission.

With her consulting firm she led several political campaigns, such as for Roger Köppel, publisher of Weltwoche.

[13] In 2022, Friedli was briefly traded as potential successor to Ueli Maurer, in the Federal Council of Switzerland.