Urs Altermatt
Urs Altermatt is a prominent Swiss academic known for his expertise in Swiss political history, particularly the history of the Swiss Federal Council. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of Swiss governance through his research and teaching at the University of Freiburg, where he has influenced many students and future politicians. Altermatt's work often explores the complexities of Swiss federalism and its impact on contemporary political issues.
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Historian Urs Altermatt discusses the historical context of the political parties involved in the current debate.
Um die Individualbesteuerung tobt ein kleiner Sonderbundskrieg
Switzerland· 2026-01-25
Historian Urs Altermatt commented on the selection of average individuals for the Federal Council.
Alles, was Sie schon immer über den Bundesrat wissen wolltenSwitzerland· 2025-10-24
Urs Altermatt described the members of the Swiss government as 'average wood'.
Karin Keller-Sutter: Bundespräsidentin im politischen MehrfrontenkriegSwitzerland· 2025-08-30
Urs Altermatt discusses the perception of health as a private matter among politicians in Switzerland.
Wie fit sind Schweizer Bundesräte für ihr Amt?Switzerland· 2025-05-25
Keller-Sutter references historian Urs Altermatt's description of the political landscape.
Karin Keller-Sutter im grossen Gespräch über Trumps Zölle, Macht und OhnmachtSwitzerland· 2025-04-09
Urs Altermatt is a former professor of contemporary history at the University of Freiburg.
Ein Blick auf die GeschichteSwitzerland· 2025-03-15
Urs Altermatt was a professor at the University of Freiburg where Martin Pfister worked as an assistant.
vom Aussenseiter zum Bundesrat – Analyse eines AufstiegsSwitzerland· 2025-03-13