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
2 wks
Reach
40,569
Power
3,281$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 6 5.33 0.39% +20% 8,654,622 40,569 $700,000 3,281$
Totals 6 8,654,622 40,569 $700,000 3,281$
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Recent Mentions

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

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister is mentioned as the president of the Mitte party discussing capital requirements. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wie dick soll das Kapitalpolster für die UBS sein?

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister, the president of the Mitte party, expressed surprise at the emotional reaction to the decision regarding the initiative. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Mitte macht gemeinsame Sache mit der SVP

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister, the president of the Mitte party, advocates for a counter-proposal to the SVP initiative. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Was die Schutzklausel wirklich bringt

Switzerland Switzerland: Gerhard Pfister is the president of the center party who favors a constitutional protection clause. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Freizügigkeit mit der EU steht über Verfassung und Gesetz