Samuel Schmid
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Samuel Schmid served as the head of the Federal Military Department in the post-2000 era, bringing significant military leadership experience as a colonel, and was known for navigating the complexities of Swiss defense policy.
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Samuel Schmid criticized the notion that neutrality protects against modern attacks.
Christoph Blocher über Neutralität: Schutz vor drittem Weltkrieg?Switzerland· 2026-08-04
The then Defense Minister Samuel Schmid was forced to apologize for the secret plans to store slightly radioactive waste.
strahlendes Erbe für französische MuseenSwitzerland· 2026-08-03
Samuel Schmid is one of the most well-known former Federal Councillors of Switzerland and has expressed concerns about the country's security policy.
Kritik an Neutralitätsinitiative und SchuldenbremseSwitzerland· 2026-07-23
Samuel Schmid was a Federal Councillor from the SVP who worked with Markus Seiler.
Markus Seiler wird Botschafter in KanadaSwitzerland· 2026-02-18
Samuel Schmid is a Swiss politician who was parodied by Walter Andreas Müller.
"Christoph Blocher hat viel Humor"Switzerland· 2025-08-30
Samuel Schmid is referenced in comparison to Viola Amherd regarding their political programs.
Christiane Brunner: «Diskriminierte Männer? Das ist ausgleichende Gerechtigkeit»Switzerland· 2025-04-18
Samuel Schmid, the then Swiss President, expressed his shock over the fire during a visit to Israel.
Brand der Synagoge in Lugano 2005: Geschichte und GedenkenSwitzerland· 2025-03-14
Samuel Schmid was one of the few Federal Councillors who remained loyal to the military department.
Neuer Mitte-Bundesrat: Potenzielle Szenarien für DepartementswechselSwitzerland· 2025-02-24
Samuel Schmid had significant experience as a troop leader before heading the department.
Ritter und Pfister punkten mit militärischer Kompetenz für VBSSwitzerland· 2025-02-12
