Thomas Hurter
SwitzerlandpoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Thomas Hurter is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP). He is known for his strong stance on national security issues and has expressed concerns about the current direction of Switzerland's defense policy under Defense Minister Martin Pfister. Hurter has criticized Pfister's internationalist approach and has called for quicker decision-making regarding key appointments within the military and intelligence services, reflecting the party's desire for a more assertive defense posture.
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Thomas Hurter is a member of the SVP and has a strong stance against the Grimseltunnel.
Der Grimseltunnel spaltet die SVPSwitzerland· 2026-09-20
Thomas Hurter is a security politician who questioned the future role of the Federal Audit Office.
Die Finanzkontrolle ist präsent wie selten – und umstrittenSwitzerland· 2026-09-18
Thomas Hurter is one of the influential supporters of the F-35.
F-35-Fiasko: «Dieser Jet verursacht noch viel mehr Kosten»Switzerland· 2026-09-17
Hurter argued for additional funding to ensure Switzerland receives the full number of F-35s ordered.
Fixpreis-Debakel um F-35: Pfister reagiert auf AufsichtsberichtSwitzerland· 2026-09-15
Thomas Hurter is a National Council member advocating for stricter parliamentary oversight on future procurements.
SP fordert PUK und spricht von «Mirage-Skandal 2.0»Switzerland· 2026-09-14
Thomas Hurter, a security politician from the SVP, demanded the dissolution of the oversight body in the National Council.
Was wirklich in den Gutachten standSwitzerland· 2026-09-12
Thomas Hurter, a member of the Swiss National Council, supports the involvement of soldiers in societal events.
Parmelin kritisiert Armeehilfseinsätze bei Sport und KulturSwitzerland· 2026-07-17
Thomas Hurter is a National Councilor and military pilot who emphasized the need for Switzerland to take a firmer stance regarding the Patriot systems.
Paris macht Bern ein brisantes AngebotSwitzerland· 2026-02-15
Thomas Hurter is the most moderate member of the SVP with a rating of 6.6.
Parlamentarier-Rating 2025: Individualisten auf dem RückzugSwitzerland· 2025-12-03
Thomas Hurter is a member of the Swiss National Council and has been a proponent of the F-35 fighter jet from the beginning.
SVP-Nationalrat Thomas Hurter verteidigt F-35-KaufSwitzerland· 2025-09-03
Thomas Hurter is a member of the Swiss National Council and has called for a review of Skyguide's cost structure.
Ist die Flugsicherung Skyguide fit für den Sommer?Switzerland· 2025-07-06
Thomas Hurter criticized Martin Pfister for being too internationalist and not making decisions quickly enough.
Wie schlägt sich der neue Verteidigungsminister?Switzerland· 2025-05-25
