Lilian Uchtenhagen
SwitzerlandpoliticianFemaleb. 19285.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lilian Uchtenhagen was a prominent Swiss politician and the first female candidate for the Federal Council from the Social Democratic Party in 1983. Her candidacy highlighted the systemic sexism in Swiss politics, as she faced significant opposition from male counterparts, illustrating the barriers women encountered in their political careers.
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Lilian Uchtenhagen described China during Mao's time as a place where people agreed on essential matters.
Wie Hasan Piker und Co. den Diktator verklärenNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Lilian Uchtenhagen is mentioned as a political figure whom Frank A. Meyer supported for election to the Federal Council.
das grosse Interview über Medien und MachtNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-12-08
Switzerland· 2025-12-08
Lilian Uchtenhagen was a candidate for the Federal Council whose election was blocked by male politicians.
Erste Politikerinnen im Bundeshaus: Sexismus und HindernisseNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-06-07
Switzerland· 2025-06-07
