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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Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was a former justice minister whose efforts regarding assisted suicide regulations failed fifteen years ago.
warum strengere Regeln unnötig sind
Switzerland· 2025-09-09
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was the Justice Minister whose proposals to regulate euthanasia were met with strong opposition.
Sarco-Drama: Sterbehilfeorganisationen fürchten schärfere RegelnSwitzerland· 2025-09-05
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf pushed through the white money strategy against all odds.
Karin Keller-Sutter: Bundespräsidentin im politischen MehrfrontenkriegSwitzerland· 2025-08-30
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was the finance minister who introduced the 'Too big to fail' regulations in Switzerland.
warum die UBS als CS-Retterin in Bern allein istSwitzerland· 2025-07-09
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was a Federal Councilor who was forced to resign under pressure.
Erste Politikerinnen im Bundeshaus: Sexismus und HindernisseSwitzerland· 2025-06-07
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is another former Bundesrätin from the Mitte party.
Mitte-Frauen scheitern mit Kandidaturen für Bundesrat und PräsidiumSwitzerland· 2025-04-11
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is mentioned as a comparison to Martin Pfister's election.
warum der gmögigere Kandidat die Bundesratswahl gewonnen hatSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf is noted as the last politician who was elected to the Federal Council without having been a member of Parliament.
Der Erfolgsverwöhnte hat sich verrechnetSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf was Christoph Blocher's successor as a Federal Councillor.
Christoph Blocher bringt sich als Amherd-Nachfolger ins SpielSwitzerland· 2025-02-11