Peter Hegglin

Peter Hegglin

politician Switzerland

Peter Hegglin is a Swiss politician representing the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP) in the Federal Council. Known for his pragmatic approach to fiscal policy, he has been a vocal advocate for maintaining Switzerland's debt brake, which limits federal deficits. Hegglin emphasizes the importance of balancing increased military spending with the need for responsible taxation, suggesting that citizens should be presented with tax increases rather than allowing for excessive borrowing. His recent statements reflect a commitment to fiscal discipline while addressing the needs of national defense.

Born on Jan 01, 1967 (59 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
14,376
Power
1,163$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.17% +0% 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
Totals 1 8,654,622 14,376 $700,000 1,163$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin is a representative from Zug who expressed concerns about the efficiency of the Federal Administrative Court. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: St. Galler Asylrichter: Unmut über grosszügige Entscheide

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin is a Zuger Mitte senator who discussed the need for standardization and centralization of administrative processes in unemployment insurance. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Wegen IT-Panne rückt üppige Verwaltung bei Arbeitslosenkassen in Fokus

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin is a Mitte-Ständerat from the Canton of Zug who expressed his frustration over the SVP initiative. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Die Gegner starten zerstritten in den Abstimmungskampf

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin, a financial politician and member of the Zug cantonal council, expressed surprise that the entire purchase was made in dollars. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Finnen sind cleverer als Schweizer und profitieren vom fallenden Dollar

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin is the Zuger Mitte-Ständerat who originally submitted the proposal for budget cuts. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Weniger Öffentlichkeitsarbeit vom Staat geplant

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin noted the emergence of a lucrative business area for companies employing family caregivers. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Krankenkassen schlagen Alarm: Missbrauch bei Angehörigenpflege

Switzerland Switzerland: Peter Hegglin proposed a motion that questions the current contract obligation for health insurers. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Freie Arztwahl, ade? Krankenkassen stärken ihre Position