Kaspar Villiger
Kaspar Villiger is a notable Swiss politician from the Free Democratic Party (FDP) who served in the Federal Council and held various ministerial positions, including that of Finance Minister. His political career was marked by his leadership during crucial financial reforms and his involvement in defense policies, reflecting his significant influence in Swiss governance.
Born on May 14, 1941 (84 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 2 | 7.00 | 0.18% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 17,565 | $700,000 | 1,421$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 17,565 | $700,000 | 1,421$ |
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger is credited with the invention of the debt brake.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger successfully navigated the procurement of the F/A-18 through a public vote in the early 1990s.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger supports the inheritance tax as a means to reduce inequality at the start of life.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger is a former member of the Swiss government who discusses the challenges facing the EU.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger is a former Swiss Federal Councillor who supports new agreements with the EU.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger is a former member of the Swiss government who analyzes the effects of liberal market economies.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger invented the debt brake in Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Heinrich Villiger's younger brother who was elected to the Federal Council in 1989.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger was the former finance minister who opposed the arguments for the special tax rate for the hospitality industry.
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Switzerland:
Kaspar Villiger was the head of the Federal Department of Finance who questioned Joseph Spring's claims.
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