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.
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Kaspar Villiger served on the Swiss Federal Council from 1989 to 2003, initially as the head of the Military Department.
Marco Rubio und seine Sicht auf das zivilisatorische Erbe Europas
Switzerland· 2026-03-03
Kaspar Villiger was a Federal Councillor from the FDP and a former personal assistant to Markus Seiler.
Markus Seiler wird Botschafter in KanadaSwitzerland· 2026-02-18
Kaspar Villiger is a former finance minister referenced in the context of budget management.
So wird gegen das Sparpaket von Keller-Sutter lobbyiertSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
Kaspar Villiger is credited with the invention of the debt brake.
Finanzdebatte: Plötzlich wackelt die SchuldenbremseSwitzerland· 2025-12-01
Kaspar Villiger successfully navigated the procurement of the F/A-18 through a public vote in the early 1990s.
Kosten, Fehler und Lehren für die SchweizSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
Kaspar Villiger supports the inheritance tax as a means to reduce inequality at the start of life.
Erbschaftssteuer-Initiative der Juso: das grosse StreitgesprächSwitzerland· 2025-11-13
Kaspar Villiger is a former member of the Swiss government who discusses the challenges facing the EU.
Europäische Union in der Krise: Zukunft oder Zerfall?Switzerland· 2025-10-30
Kaspar Villiger is a former Swiss Federal Councillor who supports new agreements with the EU.
Frühere FDP-Bundesräte streiten über neue AbkommenSwitzerland· 2025-10-15
Kaspar Villiger is a former member of the Swiss government who analyzes the effects of liberal market economies.
Die Demokratie muss immer neu errungen werdenSwitzerland· 2025-09-20
Kaspar Villiger invented the debt brake in Switzerland.
Karin Keller-Sutter: Bundespräsidentin im politischen MehrfrontenkriegSwitzerland· 2025-08-30
Heinrich Villiger's younger brother who was elected to the Federal Council in 1989.
letzter Zigarrenpatron der Schweiz gestorbenSwitzerland· 2025-07-28
Kaspar Villiger was the former finance minister who opposed the arguments for the special tax rate for the hospitality industry.
Privileg für die Hotellerie bei der Mehrwertsteuer: Parlament will VerlängerungSwitzerland· 2025-05-07Kaspar Villiger was the head of the Federal Department of Finance who questioned Joseph Spring's claims.
der Fall des Joseph SpringSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Kaspar Villiger was the Defense Minister who wanted to take over the Finance Department.
Neuer Mitte-Bundesrat: Potenzielle Szenarien für DepartementswechselSwitzerland· 2025-02-24
