Paul Chaudet
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Paul Chaudet was a Swiss politician who represented the Free Democratic Party (FDP) in the Federal Council. He played a significant role in the defense sector, contributing to the discussions around military and security policies during a transformative period in Swiss history.
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Paul Chaudet was the defense minister who resigned due to the Mirage scandal in the 1960s.
SP fordert PUK und spricht von «Mirage-Skandal 2.0»Neue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Paul Chaudet was the defense minister who supported the idea of equipping the army with nuclear weapons.
Die Geschichte einer kühnen VisionNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-11-16
Switzerland· 2025-11-16
Paul Chaudet was the Defense Minister during the Mirage scandal of 1964.
Aus dem Lehrbuch des MissmanagementsNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-06-28
Switzerland· 2025-06-28
Paul Chaudet had to resign due to pressure from his own party.
Ein Blick auf die GeschichteNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-03-15
Switzerland· 2025-03-15
Paul Chaudet was another Federal Councillor who stayed with the military department.
Neuer Mitte-Bundesrat: Potenzielle Szenarien für DepartementswechselNeue Zürcher Zeitung·Switzerland· 2025-02-24
Switzerland· 2025-02-24
