Marco Chiesa
Marco Chiesa is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP), serving in the Ständerat (Council of States). Recently, he played a pivotal role as the president of the Foreign Affairs Commission, which supported a motion to halt Swiss contributions to the UNRWA, citing concerns over potential links to terrorism. His leadership reflects the ongoing debates in Switzerland regarding foreign aid and national security.
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Marco Chiesa is the leader of the Swiss People's Party who criticized the government's approach to neutrality.
Bund verzichtet auf Sanktionen gegen chinesische Banken
Switzerland· 2025-11-30
Marco Chiesa proposed a motion for a transit fee for foreign tourists passing through Switzerland.
Schweiz und EU: Stahlzölle trotz StillhaltevereinbarungSwitzerland· 2025-10-20
Marco Chiesa is mentioned as a president of the SVP whose influence on German-speaking Swiss politics is minimal.
Das neue FDP-Führungsduo steht vor einer schwierigen MissionSwitzerland· 2025-08-23
Marco Chiesa is mentioned as a former national president of the SVP who successfully entered the Ständerat.
Politisches Chaos um Norman Gobbi und Claudio ZaliSwitzerland· 2025-07-11
Marco Chiesa was persuaded to take over the presidency of the SVP.
wie die SVP mit neuen Themen Wähler umwirbtSwitzerland· 2025-07-10
Marco Chiesa was sentenced for his involvement in the exploitation of Patrizia Reggiani.
Milano, Loredana Canò condannata a 6 anni e a risarcire la famiglia Gucci per la circonvenzione di Patrizia Reggiani. I pm: «Ne aveva fatto una preda»
Italy· 2025-07-03
Marco Chiesa states that the negotiation mandate does not exceed current agricultural policy principles.
Die Schweiz bleibt wohl auf 10 % sitzen – Parlament ist irritiertSwitzerland· 2025-06-02
Father Marco Chiesa, the General Postulator of the Order, exhumed the body of Saint Teresa and shared the news of its remarkable preservation on social media.
Jutarnji list - Tijelo Svete Terezije prvi put izloženo javnosti, stručnjaci iznenađeni koliko je dobro očuvano nakon 440 godina: 'Čudo!'
Croatia· 2025-05-15
Fr. Marco Chiesa reported that St. Teresa appeared exactly the same as when her tomb was first exhumed in 1914.
16th-century saint St. Teresa of Avila goes on display hundreds of years after her death
United States· 2025-05-13
Father Marco Chiesa commented on the extraordinary condition of St. Teresa's remains.
Experts reveal findings of St. Teresa of Avila's 'perfectly preserved' corpseUnited States· 2025-03-28Marco Chiesa is the predecessor of Marcel Dettling as the president of the SVP.
Drei Bundesratssitze seien möglich, sagt Claude LongchampSwitzerland· 2025-03-27
Marco Chiesa proposed systematic border controls.
Parlament will kriminelle Asylsuchende ausschaffenSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Marco Chiesa, the SVP Ständerat president, played a crucial role in the decision regarding the motion to stop Swiss contributions to UNRWA.
Schweiz: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Marco Chiesa is a member of the SVP who demanded systematic controls at the Swiss border.
Mehr Grenzkontrollen gehen ins Geld und bringen wenigSwitzerland· 2025-02-26
Marco Chiesa, the SVP councilor, needed to cast a decisive vote for the acceptance of a motion regarding Swiss contributions to UNRWA.
Schweiz: die neusten MeldungenSwitzerland· 2025-02-22