Andrea Caroni

Andrea Caroni

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Andrea Caroni is a Swiss politician and member of the Federal Democratic Union (FDP). He has been active in Swiss politics, particularly in the areas of migration and asylum policy. Recently, he was in the news for proposing a review of the compatibility of third-country asylum procedures with Swiss law and international obligations, highlighting the ongoing discussions regarding Switzerland's approach to handling asylum seekers.

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Andrea Caroni recently identified himself as a 'critical but gentle supporter' of the contracts.

Auf diese Ständeräte kommt es jetzt an
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-26
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Andrea Caroni, a member of the FDP in the Ständerat, defended Ermotti's right to advocate for UBS.

Die Vorwürfe von Ermotti geben im Ständerat zu reden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-22
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Andrea Caroni withdrew his proposal, citing the Parliament's strong desire to shape the legislation.

Wie viel Eigenkapital ist genug?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-17
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Andrea Caroni surprised at the start of the debate by withdrawing his motion against the 'Lex UBS'.

Caroni zieht Antrag auf Nichteintreten zur «Lex UBS» zurück
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-17
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Karin Keller Sutter
Karin Keller Sutter

Andrea Caroni is a member of the Ständerat who wants to refer the business back to the Federal Council.

Wie AT1-Anleihen die Ständeratspläne gefährden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-17
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Andrea Caroni is supporting Karin Keller-Sutter by proposing to return the capital requirements issue to the Federal Council.

Andrea Caroni eilt Keller-Sutter in der Causa UBS zu Hilfe
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-16
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Andrea Caroni is a member of the WAK-S who has proposed strengthening AT1 instruments.

UBS-Kapitalfrage wieder vertagt: Ständerat ringt um AT1-Anleihen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
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Andrea Caroni is a member of the Freisinnigen who proposed a postulate regarding the treatment of single individuals by the state.

Warum Singles in der Schweiz politisch übergangen werden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-07-27
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In 2014, the liberal senator Andrea Caroni initiated the legislative revision with a postulate.

Die FDP will die Tragbarkeitsvorschriften für Hypotheken lockernde
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-27
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Andrea Caroni is a member of the FDP who is engaged in advocating for the Ständemehr.

Konrad Hummler fordert positive Erschütterung der Schweiz
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-23
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Andrea Caroni is referred to as the 'father' of the Pacs, indicating his role in proposing the new legal partnership.

Pacs mit 30 Tagen Kündigungsfrist
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-30
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Tatsiana Volkava
Tatsiana Volkava

Andrea Caroni recently questioned the federal government about the transportation policy concerning Eastern Switzerland.

Warum der Ostschweizer Fussballklub systemrelevant ist
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
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Andrea Caroni, the president of the committee, cast the deciding vote against the rejection of the law amendment.

Polizei muss Nationalität von Tätern offenlegen: neue Regelung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-03
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Andrea Caroni is a member of the Swiss parliament who proposed to delay the motion regarding tips.

Debatte um Trinkgeld: Keine Steuer für Servicepersonal
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-03
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Andrea Caroni proposed a motion in 2021 regarding the mandatory referendum for significant state treaties.

EU-Verträge und Schweizer Recht: Streit um das Ständemehr
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-27
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Andrea Caroni is a FDP councilor who proposed a parliamentary initiative for a new legal status for cohabiting couples.

Soll die Ehe ein symbolischer Akt ohne Rechtsfolgen sein?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-09
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FDP Ständerat Andrea Caroni described the protests as an orchestrated action similar to that of Russian hackers.

Die Fakten hinter der Protestwelle
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-10
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Andrea Caroni suggested that the federal government should also consider the circle of permissible objections.

Ständerat will Baueinsprachen erschweren – das soll Wohnungsknappheit lindern
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-09
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Andrea Caroni is a member of the FDP and has been involved in discussions regarding the necessity of a Ständemehr for state treaties.

EU-Verträge und Ständemehr: Andrea Caroni im Interview
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-12-09
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Niklas Thalmann
Niklas Thalmann

Andrea Caroni initiated a motion that led to a proposed reform of life imprisonment in Switzerland.

Fall Rupperswil prägt Debatte: Lebenslängliche Haft wird härter
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-09-10
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Andrea Caroni is another expected candidate who has decided not to pursue the presidency.

Wer verhilft der Hebamme des Bundesstaates zur Wiedergeburt?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-08-14
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Andrea Caroni is a politician who submitted a motion to restrict objections to those with legitimate interests.

Warum in der Schweiz zu wenig Wohnungen gebaut werden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-01
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Andrea Caroni is currently the president of the Ständerat and has previously declined candidacy for personal reasons.

Wer folgt auf Thierry Burkart?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-03
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Andrea Caroni had to cast the deciding vote in the Ständerat.

Das Parlament einigt sich auf die Individualbesteuerung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-03
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Anthony Anex
Anthony Anex

Andrea Caroni recalls the uncertainty surrounding Hans-Rudolf Merz's health after his heart attack.

Wie fit sind Schweizer Bundesräte für ihr Amt?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-25
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Andrea Caroni, the President of the Council of States, shared humorous anecdotes about the Federal Court's history.

Beat Jans lobt den Rechtsstaat
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-15
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Andrea Caroni is an Outer Rhodes FDP senator who proposed a motion regarding the European Court.

Wie das Strassburger Klima-Urteil die Schweiz beschäftigt
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-05
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Andrea Caroni, a member of the FDP, will have the deciding vote as the president of the council in case of a tie.

SP und FDP finden Einigung bei Individualbesteuerung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-01
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Andrea Caroni is a FDP member of the Swiss Council who proposed a review of the compatibility of asylum procedures with Swiss law.

Neues niederländisches Modell auf dem Prüfstand
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-03-15
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