Ruth Dreifuss
Ruth Dreifuss is a former President of the Swiss Federal Council and a prominent politician known for her contributions to social policy and her advocacy for human rights. She has also been involved in various international organizations and discussions surrounding neutrality and peace.
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Ruth Dreifuss, another former Federal Councillor, has also criticized Cassis publicly.
Ignazio Cassis: warum der Aussenminister polarisiert
Switzerland· 2026-02-05
Ruth Dreifuss is quoted regarding the value of the VAT as a financing tool for the AHV.
Finanzierung der 13. Rente muss dringend prioritär umgesetzt werdenSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Ruth Dreifuss was the Swiss President who recognized Paul Grüninger as a 'desk hero'.
Paul Grüninger wurde verurteilt, weil er Juden retteteSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
Ruth Dreifuss is celebrated for introducing spousal splitting and education credits during her time in office.
Baume-Schneider, die Lieblingsbundesrätin der LinkenSwitzerland· 2025-11-29
Dreifuss, a Swiss politician, expressed her interest in the football match and praised its fairness.
Die legendäre Reise der Schweiz nach AmerikaSwitzerland· 2025-11-24
Ruth Dreifuss is mentioned in relation to her past actions during the Kosovo War, drawing parallels to current events.
Die Schweizer Hilfsflüge aus Gaza sind ein FehlerSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Ruth Dreifuss, a former Federal Councillor, urged the government to take action to help injured persons from Gaza.
Kinder aus Gaza in Schweizer Spitälern: Bund sieht kein SicherheitsrisikoSwitzerland· 2025-09-26
Ruth Dreifuss is a former Federal Councilor mentioned as a Jewish voice within the Social Democratic Party.
warum die SP jüdische Sozialdemokraten verliertSwitzerland· 2025-09-06
Ruth Dreifuss is a former Federal Councillor who participated in the demonstration.
SP und Grüne haben ein ProblemSwitzerland· 2025-07-03
Ruth Dreifuss was the first woman to have presided over the Federal Council of Switzerland.
mobilisation massive à Berne en soutien au peuple palestinien – La Presse de Tunisie
Tunisia· 2025-06-22Ruth Dreifuss is among the former Swiss Federal Councilors who signed an appeal regarding Palestinian refugee rights.
SIG-Präsident Friedländer über Gaza und NetanyahuSwitzerland· 2025-06-20
Ruth Dreifuss was the first female president of the Swiss Confederation in 1999.
Frauenstreik 2025: Pionierinnen der Schweizer FrauenbewegungSwitzerland· 2025-06-14
Ruth Dreifuss joined Micheline Calmy-Rey in signing an appeal to the Federal Council about Gaza.
Cassis und der Gaza-Krieg: «Der Bundesrat ist feige»Switzerland· 2025-06-05
Ruth Dreifuss is advocating for the Swiss Federal Council to take a stronger stance against the Netanyahu government.
Schweizer Juden zwischen Kritik und AntisemitismusSwitzerland· 2025-05-29
Ruth Dreifuss entered the Federal Council following the protests sparked by Brunner's non-election.
Sie lachte falsch – und schrieb Geschichte: Erinnerungen an Christiane BrunnerSwitzerland· 2025-05-04
Ruth Dreifuss was the then Federal President who spoke openly about human rights during Jiang Zemin's visit.
Im Zollstreit mit den USA spüren China-Freunde AufwindSwitzerland· 2025-04-20
Ruth Dreifuss is noted as a compromise candidate who was elected after Christiane Brunner's non-election.
Christiane Brunner: «Diskriminierte Männer? Das ist ausgleichende Gerechtigkeit»Switzerland· 2025-04-18
Ruth Dreifuss was nominated alongside Christiane Brunner and ultimately elected to the Bundesrat.
Ehemalige SP-Politikerin Christiane Brunner ist totSwitzerland· 2025-04-18
Ruth Dreifuss became the first woman from the SP elected to the Federal Council following Francis Matthey's withdrawal.
Francis Matthey ist gestorben – bekannt wurde er als Bundesrat, der verzichteteSwitzerland· 2025-03-20
Ruth Dreifuss was one of the members of the Swiss Federal Council who voted against Joseph Spring's claim.
der Fall des Joseph SpringSwitzerland· 2025-03-13
Ruth Dreifuss is a former president of the Swiss Federal Council who participated in the founding event of the Geneva Centre for Neutrality.
Jean-Daniel Ruch will mit Neutralitätszentrum Deutungshoheit der SVP brechenSwitzerland· 2025-02-22
