Albert Rösti

Albert Rösti

politician Switzerland

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
82,576
Power
6,679$
Sentiment
5.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 8 5.88 0.73% +30% 8,654,622 82,576 $700,000 6,679$
Totals 8 8,654,622 82,576 $700,000 6,679$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti is the Swiss Federal Councillor who presented plans for future mobility needs, focusing on rail infrastructure over road expansion. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Geldverschwendung droht nicht auf der A 1, sondern im Berg

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti is a member of the Swiss Federal Council and is involved in transportation infrastructure projects. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: So will Bundesrat Albert Rösti Strasse und Schiene ausbauen

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti has achieved remarkable results with the review of expansion projects. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schweizer Bahnausbau: Milliarden gezielt investieren

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti, the Federal Councilor and Minister of Energy, is suggested as a potential mediator for the ongoing disputes. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Gemeinde blockiert Bau des Trift-Speichersees

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti, as the SVP president, fought against Leuthard's energy strategy and may now benefit from the shift in the Mitte party's stance on nuclear energy. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Mitte befreit sich vom Erbe von Doris Leuthard

Switzerland Switzerland: Environmental Minister Albert Rösti is expected to remind the media of the government's objections to the initiative. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Soll die Schweiz so viel Geld für den Fonds aufwerfen?

Switzerland Switzerland: Albert Rösti is the SVP-Bundesrat who seems uncertain about the exclusion of youth protection measures. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie der Bundesrat den Jugendschutz abblockte