Benedikt Würth
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Benedikt Würth is a Swiss politician associated with the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP). He has served in various capacities, including as a member of the National Council. Würth was recently mentioned in the context of the Bundesrat elections, where the CVP has struggled to present strong candidates, leading to critique about their leadership and planning.
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Benedikt Würth, a St. Gallen councilor, advocates for more tools against abuse in the migration system.
Personenfreizügigkeit, Scheinfirmen und gefälschte IDs: Behörden am LimitSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Benedikt Würth believes the FDP's proposals are useful as a basis for discussion.
Lob und Kritik im BundeshausSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
Benedikt Würth is a St. Gallen member of the Federal Council who resigned from the board amid the recent disputes.
Matthias Hüppi bleibt Präsident des FC St. GallenSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
Benedikt Würth is still part of the board of FC St. Gallen.
Matthias Hüppi bleibt Präsident des FC St. GallenSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
Benedikt Würth is a member of the Mitte party and opposes the individual taxation proposal.
FDP-Chefin Vincenz contra Mitte-Ständerat WürthSwitzerland· 2026-02-16
Benedikt Würth proposed a lower security percentage in Parliament, highlighting the need for responsible funding.
Kampf um die Schweizer Sicherheit: Parteien gegen SteuererhöhungSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
Benedikt Würth is a St. Gallen representative who has been pushing for quicker asylum procedures and is dissatisfied with the current progress.
Bundesrat Beat Jans unter DruckSwitzerland· 2026-01-16Benedikt Würth was the president of the KdK and initially responded positively to requests for more transparency.
Künftige Einsicht für die ÖffentlichkeitSwitzerland· 2025-12-20
Benedikt Würth supported the proposal for a mandatory earthquake insurance.
Obligatorische Erdbebenversicherung: Ständerat kippt VorlageSwitzerland· 2025-12-16
Benedikt Würth warned of potential losses in prosperity due to the immigration initiative.
10-Millionen-Schweiz: SVP-Initiative ohne Gegenvorschlag abgelehntSwitzerland· 2025-12-15
Benedikt Würth is a St. Gallen member of the Council of States who supported the motion on retroactive clauses.
Ständerat will kein Rückwirkungsverbot für VolksvorstösseSwitzerland· 2025-12-11
Benedikt Würth is a member of the Council of States and has been considered a potential candidate for the Swiss Federal Council.
Politiker fordern vom Bund Marschhalt bei Alkohol-EmpfehlungSwitzerland· 2025-12-04
Benedikt Würth is advocating for the acceleration of asylum procedures in Switzerland to reduce costs and backlogs.
wie die Schweiz Asylverfahren in die Länge ziehtSwitzerland· 2025-11-28
Benedikt Würth submitted a motion to prevent excessive prevention measures after Elisabeth Baume-Schneider's speech.
Zucker an Halloween? Der Bund warnt: Bitte sterben Sie gesund!Switzerland· 2025-10-31
Benedikt Würth is a St. Gallen councilor who supports the new EU contracts.
So diskret wie möglich durchwurstelnSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Benedikt Würth is advocating for faster decisions regarding asylum procedures in Switzerland.
Benedikt Würth fordert schnellere EntscheidungenSwitzerland· 2025-09-26Benedikt Würth, a St. Gallen representative, acknowledged that the non-export of benefits might violate the FZA.
Brisanter Streit um das Kita-GesetzSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Benedikt Würth stated that becoming a Bundesrat is not part of his life plan.
warum niemand Parteipräsident oder Bundesrat werden willSwitzerland· 2025-08-20
Benedikt Würth is a St. Gallen politician who supports the new EU agreements.
«Wir müssen lernen, EU-Recht kreativ umzusetzen.»Switzerland· 2025-07-29Benedikt Würth is the initiator of the counter-proposal regarding the neutrality initiative.
Warum auch der Gegenvorschlag dysfunktional istSwitzerland· 2025-07-11
Benedikt Würth represents the minority and emphasizes that the counter-proposal does not mean a change in course.
Neutralität der Schweiz: Ständerat berät über VerfassungsänderungSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
Benedikt Würth expresses opposition to concessions on sensitive agricultural products.
Die Schweiz bleibt wohl auf 10 % sitzen – Parlament ist irritiertSwitzerland· 2025-06-02
Benedikt Würth, a St. Gallen senator, is advocating for a pragmatic approach to the PFAS issue.
Belastetes Fleisch ist weiter im VerkaufSwitzerland· 2025-06-01
Benedikt Würth argues that the neutrality initiative would restrict important defense cooperation with foreign partners.
Neutralitätsinitiative: Gegenvorschlag der Mitte gescheitertSwitzerland· 2025-05-27
Mitte councilor Benedikt Würth believes it is time to revise the return concept for refugees in Switzerland.
Die meisten Ukraine-Flüchtlinge wollen nicht nach HauseSwitzerland· 2025-03-30
Benedikt Würth argued against the funding stop, emphasizing the importance of UNRWA's humanitarian work.
Parlament will der UNRWA weiterhin Geld gebenSwitzerland· 2025-03-18
Benedikt Würth is one of the dissenting members of the Mitte party who voted against the majority on the taxation reform.
FDP attackiert Mitte wegen SteuerreformSwitzerland· 2025-03-15
Benedikt Würth initiated measures to expedite asylum procedures.
Parlament will kriminelle Asylsuchende ausschaffenSwitzerland· 2025-03-13Benedikt Würth called for an increase in VAT to fund social security and military needs.
Schweizer Finanzpolitiker halten an Schuldenbremse festSwitzerland· 2025-03-07
Benedikt Würth is a member of the Federal Council who proposed increasing the value-added tax to finance the army's growth.
Seine Pläne für das VBS und die ArmeeSwitzerland· 2025-03-01
