Beat Jans
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale5.6Global Dominance: 0.01%Beat Jans is a Swiss politician from the Social Democratic Party (SP) who was elected to the Swiss Federal Council in 2023. He has been recognized for his commitment to social equity and environmental issues, reflecting the progressive values of his party. His election came after a competitive process, and he is expected to play a significant role in shaping Swiss policy moving forward.
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Jans defends himself in such cases by referring to the 'Asylum Strategy 2027', which is still in progress.
Das sind die politischen HitzezonenSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
Beat Jans, the responsible asylum minister, stated that the events are tragic due to many people drowning.
Asylkrise in der Schweiz: Realität contra Jans’ AussagenSwitzerland· 2026-08-10
He represented Switzerland at the meeting of EU interior ministers.
Die EU bespricht nach Migrationskrise weiteres VorgehenSwitzerland· 2026-08-04
Beat Jans is mentioned as the asylum minister who is under pressure to address asylum reforms.
Asylkrise: Der Jungfreisinn fordert VerschärfungenSwitzerland· 2026-08-04
Beat Jans is the Swiss asylum minister who has not publicly commented on the situation regarding the Ceuta crisis.
Schweizer Asyldebatte: Was die Ceuta-Krise bedeutetSwitzerland· 2026-08-02
Beat Jans delivers a speech that contrasts with Christoph Blocher's views on Switzerland's role in Europe.
Bundesräte reden unterschiedlich über die SchweizSwitzerland· 2026-08-01
Justice Minister Beat Jans indicated that Switzerland would likely have to adopt the EU decision if it comes into effect.
EU beendet automatischen Schutz für wehrfähige Ukrainer: Schweiz könnte folgenSwitzerland· 2026-07-31
Justice Minister Beat Jans presented an ambitious special law on sustainable corporate governance.
Konzernverantwortungsinitiative: Haftungsregeln im FokusSwitzerland· 2026-07-30The petition is addressed to Federal Councillor Beat Jans and the Department of Justice and Police.
Petition fordert Teilnahme der Schweiz am Europol-Projekt MedusaSwitzerland· 2026-07-23
Beat Jans is a member of the Swiss Federal Council who oversees the Federal Department of Justice and Police.
Klage gegen Ex-Fedpol-Chefin della Valle – Schweiz als «Hort für Hassprediger»?Switzerland· 2026-07-07
Beat Jans is the Swiss asylum minister who expressed willingness to examine measures to prevent medically justified asylum requests.
Kranke Georgier beantragen in der Schweiz Asyl, um sich behandeln zu lassenSwitzerland· 2026-07-05
Beat Jans was criticized for opposing the neutrality initiative with political sharpness rather than sober information.
Cassis warnt: Neutralitätsinitiative schwächt die SchweizSwitzerland· 2026-06-30
Beat Jans may not be too disappointed if no agreement is reached, emphasizing the importance of new contracts with the EU.
USA: Wird auf ein Handeslabkommen verzichtet?Switzerland· 2026-06-28
Beat Jans is the Minister of Justice who proposed new responsibilities for corporations regarding human rights.
Der Bundesrat regiert in seltener Harmonie. Das ist nicht nur gutSwitzerland· 2026-06-28
Justice Minister Beat Jans argued unsuccessfully that a 'Safe Country in the EU' does not automatically mean it is safe in Switzerland.
Schweiz: die neuesten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2026-06-23
Beat Jans is the Federal Councillor and Minister of Asylum who won the 10-million vote.
Jans hat die 10-Millionen-Abstimmung gewonnenSwitzerland· 2026-06-23
Beat Jans, the migration minister, assures that the government will take the concerns of voters seriously.
Personenfreizügigkeit, Scheinfirmen und gefälschte IDs: Behörden am LimitSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Migrationsminister Beat Jans assures that the concerns of those who voted yes will be taken seriously.
Ökonomischer Stillstand? Warum die Schweiz ihre Wettbewerbsfähigkeit verliertSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Beat Jans is the Federal Councillor involved in the asylum policy discussions.
Druck auf Bundesrat Jans: Ständeräte fordern AsylreformSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Beat Jans is the Justice Minister who expressed gratitude towards the cantons for their integration work.
Schutzstatus S für ukrainische Männer: Bundesrat erwägt EinschränkungenSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Beat Jans expressed his fundamental opposition to rules for a round table, stating that such solutions cannot be predetermined.
Bund steuert für runden Tisch 20 Millionen Franken beiSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
Beat Jans, a Federal Councilor, faced criticism from SVP members regarding his handling of the situation after the attack.
Die SVP will politisches Kapital aus der Messerattacke in Winterthur schlagenSwitzerland· 2026-05-30
Beat Jans is criticized by Mario Fehr for being too hesitant in the case of citizenship revocation.
warum ein Entzug der des Bürgerrechts schwierig istSwitzerland· 2026-05-29
Beat Jans is mentioned as the Federal Councilor who remains inactive regarding the asylum proposals.
Marcel Dettling und Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher zur 10-Millionen-SchweizSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
Beat Jans is a member of the SP who publicly supported the inclusion of Islam in Swiss society during Ramadan.
Përparim Avdili: Morddrohungen erschüttern Zürcher WahlkampfSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Beat Jans, the Justice Minister, expresses concern about women's rights in relation to naming laws.
Doppelname mit und ohne Bindestrich möglichSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
Beat Jans is a member of the Swiss Federal Council who previously stated that Islam and Muslims belong to Switzerland.
EAZ distanziert sich von FDP-Stadtpräsidentschaftskandidat AvdiliSwitzerland· 2026-03-02
Beat Jans is the Swiss Asylum Minister who has been actively engaging with journalists and discussing the achievements of the past year.
Die Schweiz muss 800 Asylsuchende aufnehmenSwitzerland· 2026-03-01Beat Jans is a Federal Councillor who was present during Vanessa Grand's appearance on the national stage.
Glasknochen, Politik und der Einsatz für TeilhabeSwitzerland· 2026-03-01
Beat Jans explained that the solidarity contribution is a gesture of sympathy and a supplement to the immediate aid from the canton of Valais.
Bundesrat stellt Lex Crans-Montana vorSwitzerland· 2026-02-25