Michel Huissoud

Michel Huissoud

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Michel Huissoud is a former head of the Swiss Federal Audit Office (Eidgenössische Finanzkontrolle), where he played a crucial role in overseeing public spending and ensuring accountability within the government. His tenure was marked by his involvement in scrutinizing the controversial F-35 fighter jet procurement, where he raised concerns about the absence of guarantees for a fixed price, ultimately leading to significant political discussions about oversight and responsibility in governmental contracts.

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Michel Huissoud, former director of the Federal Audit Office, is calling for consequences regarding the F-35 deal.

Droht bald der nächste Flop?
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-26
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Michel Huissoud warned in 2022 about potential additional costs for the F-35, which were ignored.

Michel Huissouds Abrechnung mit dem VBS und seinen Kritikern
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
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Michel Huissoud was the former head of the Federal Audit Office and is known for his controversial approach to transparency.

Die Finanzkontrolle ist präsent wie selten – und umstritten
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
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Michel Huissoud, a former head of the Federal Financial Control, criticized the inefficiency of the unemployment insurance system.

Wegen IT-Panne rückt üppige Verwaltung bei Arbeitslosenkassen in Fokus
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
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Michel Huissoud was the former head of the Financial Control who warned about risks related to the fixed price.

Sicherheitspolitische Kommission: Sondersitzung wegen F-35
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-02
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Michel Huissoud was the head of the financial control who criticized the F-35 deal.

Wie Viola Amherd Kritiker abkanzelte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-29
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