Walter Thurnherr
Walter Thurnherr is a Swiss politician who served as the Federal Chancellor of Switzerland from 2016 to 2022. He played a significant role in managing the Swiss Federal Council's operations and was known for his political acumen and ability to navigate complex governmental processes. In the context of the recent F-35 fighter jet procurement controversy, Thurnherr was noted for his influence on fellow ministers, providing support to then-Defense Minister Viola Amherd during crucial deliberations.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 6.50 | 0.18% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 15,968 | $700,000 | 1,292$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,654,622 | 15,968 | $700,000 | 1,292$ |
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr published a book about the functioning of the Federal Council, highlighting the challenges of the presidency.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr is the former chancellor of the Swiss government and has written about the power mechanisms in the Federal Palace in Bern.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr was the Federal Chancellor of Switzerland and is now a professor at ETH Zurich.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr, the long-serving Federal Chancellor, described Swiss politics as a 'huge consultation machine'.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr made adjustments to the Von-Wattenwyl discussions to increase their significance.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr is the former Federal Chancellor whose resignation contributed to Viola Amherd's isolation in the Federal Council.
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Switzerland:
Walter Thurnherr was a former chancellor who supported Viola Amherd during her time in office.
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