Michaela Schärer

Michaela Schärer

politician Switzerland

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
17,565
Power
1,421$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 2 5.00 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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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Michaela Schärer, the director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection (Babs), will leave her position in April of next year. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Bundesrat trennt sich von Babs-Direktorin Schärer

Switzerland Switzerland: Michaela Schärer leads the Federal Office for Civil Protection and has faced criticism for her management. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das Katastrophenamt ist selber ein Krisenfall

Switzerland Switzerland: Michaela Schärer is the director of the Federal Office for Civil Protection and has been controversial since her appointment in 2021. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: «Wir könnten die Bevölkerung kaum schützen»