Michaela Schärer
Michaela Schärer is the director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection (BABS) in Switzerland, a position she has held since 2021. She has been instrumental in reorganizing the office, although her leadership has been met with controversy and skepticism regarding the effectiveness of the changes made. Schärer believes the department has made significant improvements since 2023, despite facing criticism about collaboration with cantonal authorities and the overall preparedness of the civil protection system.
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The pressure on Director Michaela Schärer increased after the failures during a major exercise.
Grösste Risiken für die Schweiz: Pandemie und Strommangel
Switzerland· 2026-03-03
Michaela Schärer is the current director of the Babs who will leave her position in April.
Auch hier steigen die KostenSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Michaela Schärer, the director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection (Babs), will leave her position in April of next year.
Bundesrat trennt sich von Babs-Direktorin SchärerSwitzerland· 2025-12-05
Michaela Schärer leads the Federal Office for Civil Protection and has faced criticism for her management.
Das Katastrophenamt ist selber ein KrisenfallSwitzerland· 2025-11-30
Michaela Schärer is the director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and has been controversial since her appointment in 2021.
«Wir könnten die Bevölkerung kaum schützen»Switzerland· 2025-03-30
