Thierry Burkart
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Thierry Burkart is a Swiss politician and the current president of the Swiss Federal Liberal Party (FDP). He has been a vocal advocate for a shift towards conservative values in Swiss politics, emphasizing individual freedom and limited government intervention. Burkart's leadership has been marked by a desire to strengthen the party's campaign capabilities and address what he perceives as growing bureaucratic overreach. Recently, he has called for a return to core liberal principles, positioning the FDP as a champion of citizen autonomy against the backdrop of increasing demands for state intervention and social welfare.
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Thierry Burkart is an Aargau FDP councilor advocating for UBS to meet part of its capital requirements with AT1 bonds.
UBS: Ständeräte diskutieren umstrittene KapitalpläneSwitzerland· 2026-08-09
Thierry Burkart supports the idea of a roaming agreement with the EU.
Gratis-Roaming als Vorlage für die EU?Switzerland· 2026-07-21
Thierry Burkart is the leader of the FDP and is mentioned in relation to the initiative's impact on immigration.
Marcel Dettling und Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher zur 10-Millionen-SchweizSwitzerland· 2026-05-27
Thierry Burkart, the former party president, publicly opposed his own party's stance on army financing.
FDP und die Steuererhöhung: Streit um Armeefinanzierung eskaliertSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Thierry Burkart is a member of the FDP and emphasizes the need for Switzerland to maintain its security and economic interests.
Streitgespräch zu Trump, dem WEF und der ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-01-30
Thierry Burkart is part of the parliamentary group proposing a compromise for UBS's capital requirements.
UBS und AT1-Anleihen: die Schwachstelle im Parlamentarier-KompromissSwitzerland· 2025-12-20
Thierry Burkart leads a group of politicians advocating for capital relief for UBS.
UBS-Kapitalanforderungen: Bürgerliche kritisieren ErleichterungenSwitzerland· 2025-12-14
Thierry Burkart's group is proposing a compromise to support Karin Keller-Sutter.
Finanzministerin contra UBS: Bürgerliche bringen LösungsvorschlagSwitzerland· 2025-12-13
Thierry Burkart, a member of the National Council, is advocating for a compromise on the capital requirements for UBS.
Bürgerliche Politiker schlagen Kompromiss vorSwitzerland· 2025-12-11
Thierry Burkart is a former FDP leader who has reaffirmed the need for the double majority.
EU-Verträge und Ständemehr: Bundesrat in ErklärungsnotSwitzerland· 2025-11-25
Thierry Burkart is a former FDP president who supports the double majority for the EU contracts.
Ausgerechnet FDP-Parlamentarier könnten dem Ständemehr zum Durchbruch verhelfenSwitzerland· 2025-10-26
Thierry Burkart was the former president of the FDP who mandated a group to prepare a position on EU contracts.
So diskret wie möglich durchwurstelnSwitzerland· 2025-10-25
Thierry Burkart's leadership was praised for successfully presenting a plan for internal decision-making.
Was Cassis’ Triumph bei der FDP bedeutetSwitzerland· 2025-10-20
Thierry Burkart is a member of the FDP who explained the growing opposition to the gradual implementation of Tempo 30 in the parliament.
Warum das Limit alle aggressiv machtSwitzerland· 2025-10-19
Thierry Burkart promised his party a fresh start in Bern.
Die FDP wagt einen Neustart. Doch die Probleme liegen tief.Switzerland· 2025-10-19
Thierry Burkart's leadership was praised for successfully presenting a plan for internal decision-making within the FDP.
Was Cassis' Triumph bei der FDP bedeutetSwitzerland· 2025-10-18Thierry Burkart thanked the delegates for the orderly and friendly debate at the FDP's assembly.
FDP sagt überraschend klar Ja zu neuen EU-VerträgenSwitzerland· 2025-10-18
Thierry Burkart is the outgoing party president who led the FDP for the past four years.
Die Partei will zur Ruhe und zur Einheit kommenSwitzerland· 2025-10-18
Thierry Burkart is the current president that Susanne Vincenz-Stauffacher and Benjamin Mühlemann aim to succeed.
Tag der Entscheidung für FDP und CassisSwitzerland· 2025-10-18Thierry Burkart was aware of the differing views within his party regarding the EU treaties.
Ja oder Nein zu den EU-Verträgen?Switzerland· 2025-10-14
Thierry Burkart, FDP-President and Aargau Councilor, criticized the initiative for threatening entrepreneurship and innovation.
Erbschaftsteuer der Juso: Bürgerliche lancieren Nein-KampagneSwitzerland· 2025-10-07
Thierry Burkart is evaluated for his leadership and the challenges faced by the FDP.
Claude Longchamp im Gespräch: SVP-Erfolg und FDP-Schwächen erklärtSwitzerland· 2025-10-03
Thierry Burkart is mentioned as the outgoing president of the FDP.
SVP überschreitet 30 Prozent – FDP und GLP verlierenSwitzerland· 2025-10-03
Thierry Burkart is an Aargauer FDP-Ständerat who explained the criteria for defining 'Swiss' companies.
Ständerat plant Investitionskontrolle: was die Schweiz erwartetSwitzerland· 2025-09-24
Thierry Burkart is the leader of the FDP and has acknowledged the issue of high immigration.
SVP-Präsident Dettling zur Zuwanderung und zu den EU-VerträgenSwitzerland· 2025-09-22Thierry Burkart is a FDP-Ständerat who opposes a new vote on the procurement of fighter jets despite the rising costs.
Soll das Volk noch einmal abstimmen?Switzerland· 2025-09-17
Thierry Burkart is an Aargau FDP member of the Ständerat who proposed a new compromise.
Bürgerliche wollen das Bundesgericht ausschaltenSwitzerland· 2025-09-17
Thierry Burkart, the FDP president, defends Karin Keller-Sutter, describing her as principled and empathetic.
über den Aufstieg einer Bundesrätin – und erste RückschlägeSwitzerland· 2025-08-31
Thierry Burkart is the outgoing president of the FDP, having served for four years.
Susanne Vincenz und Benjamin Mühlemann wollen PräsidiumSwitzerland· 2025-08-20Thierry Burkart is recognized for his excellent work in leading the FDP.
Vincenz-Stauffacher und Mühlemann im GesprächSwitzerland· 2025-08-20