Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is a Swiss politician who served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council from 2007 to 2015. A member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP) initially, she became known for her controversial election as a successor to Christoph Blocher, which led to significant tensions within her party. Widmer-Schlumpf's tenure was marked by her focus on finance and public administration, and she was a key figure during the financial crisis, advocating for responsible fiscal policies.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was a former justice minister whose efforts regarding assisted suicide regulations failed fifteen years ago.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was the Justice Minister whose proposals to regulate euthanasia were met with strong opposition.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf pushed through the white money strategy against all odds.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was the finance minister who introduced the 'Too big to fail' regulations in Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was a Federal Councilor who was forced to resign under pressure.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is another former Bundesrätin from the Mitte party.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is mentioned as a comparison to Martin Pfister's election.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is noted as the last politician who was elected to the Federal Council without having been a member of Parliament.
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Switzerland:
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was Christoph Blocher's successor as a Federal Councillor.
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