Albert Rösti
Albert Rösti is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, representing the Swiss People's Party (SVP). He has held the position of head of the Federal Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications since 2022. Rösti's role has placed him at the center of energy policy discussions in Switzerland, especially regarding the future of nuclear energy and the ongoing debates surrounding the Kernkraftwerk Leibstadt. He has been in the news recently due to legal challenges from environmental NGOs concerning the plant's long-term operations and alleged lack of environmental assessments.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 16 | 5.75 | 1.14% | +130% | 8,654,622 | 227,168 | $700,000 | 18,374$ |
| Totals | 16 | 8,654,622 | 227,168 | $700,000 | 18,374$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Albert Rösti is the Federal Minister of Transport who ordered a halt to the expansion plans for the railway.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti, a federal councilor, was present when the Bavonatal received the Landscape of the Year 2025 award.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti is a member of the Federal Council who has referred to the Alp as his 'power place' in the media.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti is involved in the expansion of the A1 motorway despite the public vote against it.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti is involved in the expansion of the A1 highway despite the public vote against highway expansion.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti, the Verkehrsminister, expressed concerns about the financial viability of night trains.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti, the Minister of Transport, is currently reviewing future infrastructure expansion projects due to budget constraints.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti had considered reducing the basic postal service from five to three days before abandoning the idea after public protest.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti is the Verkehrsminister who ordered a review of planned infrastructure projects.
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Switzerland:
Albert Rösti was the president of the SVP who had to resign after the elections.
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