Didier Burkhalter
Didier Burkhalter was a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss Federal Council, serving as the head of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. He made headlines for his extensive and expensive diplomatic trip to Australia and New Zealand, prompting debates over the costs and necessity of such extravagant travel arrangements.
Born on Apr 17, 1960 (65 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,911 | $700,000 | 640$ |
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Switzerland:
Didier Burkhalter was an advisor when Switzerland last held the OSCE presidency in 2014.
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Switzerland:
Didier Burkhalter received much international praise for his mediation efforts during the 2014 OSCE presidency.
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Switzerland:
Didier Burkhalter is a federal councilor who advocated for health prevention measures.
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Switzerland:
Didier Burkhalter assured that no money was paid during the kidnapping of two tourists in Pakistan, while emphasizing the extensive efforts made by a task force.
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Switzerland:
Didier Burkhalter's trip to Australia sparked a debate over the costs of such travels.
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