Gabriel Lüchinger
Gabriel Lüchinger is a highly connected Swiss diplomat and security expert, currently serving as the head of the International Security Department in the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs. He has a strong background in law and international relations, having studied at the University of Bern and the University of Uppsala. Lüchinger gained notable recognition for leading the high-level peace conference on Ukraine held at Bürgenstock. With extensive experience in military and diplomatic roles, including serving as a military attaché in Egypt and the UAE, he is viewed as a top candidate for the position of Director of the Federal Intelligence Service (NDB) following the resignation of Christian Dussey. His leadership qualities and international network make him a standout figure in Swiss politics.
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Gabriel Lüchinger is the head of the international security department and participated in the U.S. delegation.
Russland-Ukraine-Gespräche in Genf: Erfolg für Schweizer Diplomatie
Switzerland· 2026-02-17
Gabriel Luchinger is the Deputy Foreign Minister and National Security Advisor of Switzerland.
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Iran· 2025-08-20
Gabriel Lüchinger is recognized as a key figure in Swiss diplomacy, successfully engaging in talks with Russian officials.
Holt dieser SVP-Mann Trump, Putin und Selenski nach Genf?Switzerland· 2025-06-04
Gabriel Lüchinger is traveling to Moscow to participate in a security conference and explore the possibility of hosting peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Schweiz will Treffen zwischen Russland und Ukraine organisierenSwitzerland· 2025-05-26
Gabriel Lüchinger is considered a favorite for the position of head of the intelligence service.
Wie schlägt sich der neue Verteidigungsminister?Switzerland· 2025-05-25
Gabriel Lüchinger is the new special envoy for the USA from Switzerland.
Bundesrätin Keller-Sutter trifft amerikanischen Finanzminister Scott BessentSwitzerland· 2025-04-24
Gabriel Lüchinger is appointed as a special envoy for the USA to clarify relations with Donald Trump.
Gabriel Lüchinger wird Sondergesandter für die USASwitzerland· 2025-04-11
Gabriel Lüchinger is the head of the international security department who was appointed as a special envoy by the Swiss government.
Wie die Schweiz Donald Trump zum Umdenken brachteSwitzerland· 2025-04-10
Gabriel Lüchinger has been appointed as a special envoy for the USA.
Bundespräsidentin Karin Keller-Sutter macht Trump am Telefon AngeboteSwitzerland· 2025-04-09
Gabriel Lüchinger is a well-connected personality in Bern and is considered a strong candidate for the position of NDB chief.
Gabriel Lüchinger als idealer Mann für den NDBSwitzerland· 2025-03-06
