Guy Parmelin

Guy Parmelin

Switzerland SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19705.4Global Dominance: 0.08%

Guy Parmelin is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP). He served as a Federal Councillor and held the position of head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research, focusing on economic policy and vocational training during his tenure.

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Guy Parmelin initiated a round table in 2023 that led to an action plan against housing shortages.

Wie die Schweiz die Wohnungskrise bewältigen will: ein Massnahmencheck
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
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Guy Parmelin is a Swiss Federal Councillor who faced opposition from farmers regarding the Mercosur free trade agreement.

Guy Parmelin und die Bauern: Mercosur-Deal blockiert
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
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Guy Parmelin's economic department is reviewing the need for action regarding the location promotion.

Die Standortförderung ist plötzlich umstritten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-21
6.0

Guy Parmelin is Switzerland's Federal President who awaited Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 summit.

Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as UK prime minister
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-06-21
5.0

Guy Parmelin, a member of the Swiss Federal Council, stated that the new quotas for beef and chicken are lower than current imports from Mercosur countries.

Bauern und Linke torpedieren Schweizer Wohlstand
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-20
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Guy Parmelin assured that Switzerland would cover the costs for the Italian victims.

Italiens Botschafter wechselt zur Walliser Opferstiftung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
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Guy Parmelin stated that Switzerland aims to play an active role in the negotiations.

Iran-Deal in Versailles: Trumps überraschende Unterschrift
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
6.0

Guy Parmelin, the Federal President and Minister of Economic Affairs, has repeatedly stated that the proposed law is not permissible.

Warum die Bürgerlichen im Parlament sich irren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-02
5.0

Guy Parmelin, the Federal President and Minister of Economic Affairs, stated that the proposed law is not permissible.

Bürgerliche wollen Rechte der Kantone beschneiden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Guy Parmelin expressed confidence in the Swiss team's chances before the match.

Das grosse Fest am Heimturnier findet ein jähes Ende
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
6.0

Guy Parmelin is responsible for Switzerland Global Enterprise, which promotes business settlements.

So fördern Kantone die Zuwanderung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-31
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Guy Parmelin is the Swiss Federal President and Minister of Economic Affairs who attended the opening of a new production facility in Boudry.

Neues Werk von BMS in Boudry erhält Konkurrenz aus USA
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Guy Parmelin expressed his shock over the terror attack in Winterthur.

Sicherheitsdirektor Fehr reagiert auf Winterthurer Terrorangriff
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-28
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Guy Parmelin is the President of Switzerland who emphasized the long-standing friendship between Poland and Switzerland during Nawrocki's visit.

Polens Präsident Nawrocki in Bern: Trump-Lob und Investitionswünsche
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
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Guy Parmelin is the Swiss Minister of Economic Affairs who commented on Trump's potential responses to the Supreme Court ruling.

Der Schweizer Botschafter in den USA weist Kritik im Zollstreit zurück
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-08
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Guy Parmelin is the President of Switzerland who signed the EU agreements in Brussels.

Alfred Gantner gegen Simon Michel im Streitgespräch
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
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Guy Parmelin, the Swiss President, signed an agreement that is believed to have aided Switzerland's position in the negotiations.

Was «Made in Europe» für die Schweiz bedeutet
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
6.0

Guy Parmelin indicates that Trump will seek alternative ways to enforce his tariff demands after the court ruling.

Rechtsbruch als Strategie der Handelspolitik
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-04
5.0

Guy Parmelin has called on all warring parties to protect civilians and return to diplomacy as soon as possible.

Bund kann gestrandete Schweizer nicht evakuieren
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-02
8.0

Guy Parmelin has signed new bilateral agreements in Brussels as the President of the Swiss Confederation.

Vom Helden der SVP zum Unterzeichner der EU-Verträge
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-03-02
5.0

Guy Parmelin, the President of Switzerland, expressed his country's rejection of Iranian aggression against the UAE.

رئيس الدولة يتلقى اتصالاً من رئيس الاتحاد السويسري تناول تطورات الأوضاع في المنطقة
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-03-01
9.0

Guy Parmelin is the Swiss Minister of Economic Affairs who participated in a meeting discussing EU policies.

Deutschland will sich für die Schweiz in der EU einsetzen
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-27
7.0

Guy Parmelin is the Swiss Minister of Economic Affairs who commented on Trump's potential responses to the court's decision.

Gegen Trump droht Unternehmen ein langer Kampf
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-26
5.0

Guy Parmelin has experienced much gratitude, endless pain, and also a lot of anger in recent weeks due to the aftermath of the fire disaster.

Bundesrat stellt Lex Crans-Montana vor
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
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Guy Parmelin is the Swiss president who expressed solidarity with the victims and their families.

Elveția a anunțat că va plăti fiecărei victime a incendiului din barul din Crans-Montana, care a avut loc de Revelion, câte 56 de mii de dolari
Ziarul de Gardă·MoldovaMoldova· 2026-02-25
8.0
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Guy Parmelin, the Federal President, provided a non-committal response regarding the Italian ambassador.

Bundesrat zahlt Solidaritätsbeitrag für die Brandopfer von Crans-Montana
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
5.0

Guy Parmelin is mentioned as the Swiss Minister of Economic Affairs who addressed the media regarding ongoing negotiations.

Trotz Zollchaos soll der Deal USA-Schweiz weiter gelten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-25
5.0

Guy Parmelin is the President of Switzerland who will also sign the agreement.

Bilateraler Vertrag Schweiz-EU: Mitgliedsländer stimmen zu
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-24
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