Gerhard Pfister

Gerhard Pfister

politician Switzerland

Gerhard Pfister is a Swiss politician and until June 2023, he served as the president of the Swiss People's Party. He has a strong academic background in German studies and obtained his doctorate with a dissertation on Austrian author Peter Handke. Recently, he has taken on new roles outside of politics, including becoming a regular critic on the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's 'Literaturclub,' where he will engage in discussions about contemporary literature.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
12,373
Power
1,001$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 2 5.50 0.14% +0% 8,654,622 12,373 $700,000 1,001$
Totals 2 8,654,622 12,373 $700,000 1,001$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister is a former party president who recently expressed similar views on EU law implementation. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: «Wir müssen lernen, EU-Recht kreativ umzusetzen.»

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister, the outgoing president of the Mitte party, advocated for a direct counter-proposal to the SVP initiative. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Pfisters Gegenvorschlag zur SVP scheitert deutlich

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister is the president of the Mitte party who previously called for UBS to hold 20% equity of its assets. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Streit um UBS-Kapitalregeln: Bankenfreundliche Nationalräte bremsen Bundesrat

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister, the outgoing president of the Mitte party, criticized the libertarian globalization and emphasized the need for proactive social policies. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Warum nur proaktive Sozialpolitik den Wirtschaftsstandort Schweiz sichern kann

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister's demand for a capital requirement of 20 percent has been dismissed as an unconsidered quick shot. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der Bundesrat will die Bank zu mehr Eigenkapital zwingen

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister is the party leader of the Mitte party and was considered a favorite for Viola Amherd's succession. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Arbeitskonflikt in der Mitte-Partei: Luzio von Vorwürfen freigesprochen