Gerhard Pfister
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.01%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.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Gerhard Pfister, a former president of the Mitte party, warns about the influence of China through city partnerships.
Druck aus China: Nachrichtendienst warnt vor StädtepartnerschaftenSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
Gerhard Pfister, a former president of the Mitte party and Zug National Council member, expressed confidence in the majority's support for bilateral agreements.
Gegner der Initiative gewinnen laut neuer UmfrageSwitzerland· 2026-06-03
Gerhard Pfister is a former president of the Mitte party and is referenced regarding the initiative's implications.
Marcel Dettling und Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher zur 10-Millionen-SchweizSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
Gerhard Pfister questioned the necessity of the protection mandate for the USA in Iran after the outbreak of war.
Gute Dienste der Schweiz in Iran: warum sie wichtig sindSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
Gerhard Pfister criticized the Swiss protective mandate and suggested it should be relinquished as soon as possible.
Bund kann gestrandete Schweizer nicht evakuierenSwitzerland· 2026-03-02
Gerhard Pfister is a long-time critic of the SRG and has expressed his views on the media's role in Swiss society.
Was Gerhard Pfister am Programm kritisiertSwitzerland· 2026-02-18
Gerhard Pfister, the former president of the center-right party, called for the replacement of the chief negotiator for Europe.
Balzaretti trifft in Italien den richtigen TonSwitzerland· 2026-01-30
Gerhard Pfister is mentioned as a representative who is in favor of the Ständemehr.
Streit um das Ständemehr – wer entscheidet?Switzerland· 2025-12-09
Gerhard Pfister, the former president of the Mitte party, advocates for a steering tax on all greenhouse gas emissions.
Wieder wird über neue Lenkungsabgaben diskutiertSwitzerland· 2025-12-08
Gerhard Pfister is noted as the author of the proposal regarding the Federal Council elections.
Was es über die Schweizer Politik verrätSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
Gerhard Pfister is noted as a prominent critic of the SRG.
Wie sie die SRG durch die Krise führtSwitzerland· 2025-11-20
Gerhard Pfister is a National Council member who expressed his discontent over the SBB's decision to not award the contract to Stadler.
Neue Debatte um Heimatschutz entbranntSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
Gerhard Pfister criticized the SBB for awarding the contract to Siemens instead of Stadler Rail.
Protektionismus ist keine Antwort auf den SBB-Auftrag an SiemensSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
Gerhard Pfister is mentioned as a politician who supports protectionism despite the benefits of foreign contracts.
Schweizer Geburtenrate stürzt ab – Die unbemerkte KriseSwitzerland· 2025-11-16
Gerhard Pfister is a former president of the center party who is respected by Gantner.
Fredy Gantner – der Unternehmer, der den Zoll-Deal mit Trump möglich machteSwitzerland· 2025-11-15
Gerhard Pfister criticized the decision to award a contract to Siemens instead of a Swiss company.
Die Schweiz kann auf Protektionismus verzichtenSwitzerland· 2025-11-11
Gerhard Pfister is a Swiss politician who supports the engagement of Switzerland in the peace efforts.
Schweiz unterstützt Trumps Gaza-Friedensplan mit 20 Mio. FrankenSwitzerland· 2025-11-05
Gerhard Pfister is a long-time observer of universities and a member of the National Council who discusses funding for higher education.
Wie kann die Schweiz zum Ziel werden?Switzerland· 2025-10-26
Gerhard Pfister is known as the inventor of the new Mitte and is skeptical about the EU contracts.
So diskret wie möglich durchwurstelnSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Gerhard Pfister is a former president of the Centre Party who comments on the differences between business and politics in relation to Simon Michel.
Simon Michel will es wie Blocher machenSwitzerland· 2025-10-20
Gerhard Pfister is a member of the Mitte party who has previously argued against the restrictions on the protection status S.
Bundeserat verlängert Schutzstatus S für UkrainerSwitzerland· 2025-10-08
Gerhard Pfister is mentioned in the context of the leadership transition in the Mitte party.
SVP überschreitet 30 Prozent – FDP und GLP verlierenSwitzerland· 2025-10-03
Gerhard Pfister, the former party leader, was also one of the undecided members.
Zuwanderung in die Schweiz: Nationalrat lehnt SVP-Initiative abSwitzerland· 2025-09-25
Gerhard Pfister, the former party president of the Mitte party, initially considered a far-reaching variant to counter the initiative.
Nie wollten so viele Nationalräte das WortSwitzerland· 2025-09-22
Gerhard Pfister is a former president of the Mitte party and has also commented on the immigration situation.
SVP-Präsident Dettling zur Zuwanderung und zu den EU-VerträgenSwitzerland· 2025-09-22Gerhard Pfister praised Gianna Luzio for her contributions to the party.
Gianna Luzio wird neue Chefin des Bundesamts für KommunikationSwitzerland· 2025-09-19
Gerhard Pfister was the long-time leader of the Mitte party who recently stepped down.
Yvonne Bürgin wird Fraktionschefin der MitteSwitzerland· 2025-09-16
Gerhard Pfister is mentioned as a former party leader of the Mitte party.
Gewerbedirektor kritisiert Pläne der Mitte-ParteiSwitzerland· 2025-09-15
Gerhard Pfister proposed a less radical counter-proposal to the 10-million initiative.
Umfrage zeigt ein knappes RennenSwitzerland· 2025-09-07
Gerhard Pfister was a long-time party leader whose successor was sought after his departure.
warum niemand Parteipräsident oder Bundesrat werden willSwitzerland· 2025-08-20
