Werner Salzmann
Werner Salzmann is a Swiss politician and member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP), serving as a Ständerat (Council of States) representing the canton of Bern. Known for his strong conservative views, Salzmann has been a prominent figure in Swiss politics, particularly in discussions surrounding security and neutrality. His recent endorsement by Daniel Jositsch as a potential candidate for the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (VBS) has sparked considerable debate, highlighting the complexities of party politics and the challenges of candidate selection within the Swiss political system.
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Werner Salzmann, an SVP senator, is interested in the timeline for the procurement of ground-based air defense systems.
Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach Alternativen
Switzerland· 2026-02-08
Werner Salzmann expresses his dilemma regarding the tax increase amidst economic concerns.
Bundesrat Pfister fordert Mehrwertsteuererhöhung für die ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
Werner Salzmann is a SVP Ständerat who proposed allowing soldiers to take ammunition home.
So kippten Frauen die TaschenmunitionSwitzerland· 2025-12-07
Werner Salzmann is a member of the Swiss Federal Council who advocated for the reintroduction of pocket ammunition for soldiers.
Taschenmunition für Soldaten: Ständerat lehnt Vorschlag abSwitzerland· 2025-12-04
Werner Salzmann emphasizes the importance of a defensible army for Switzerland.
"Nicht 40 Jahre verantwortlich sein"Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Werner Salzmann criticizes the prioritization of the debt brake over national security.
Finanzdebatte: Plötzlich wackelt die SchuldenbremseSwitzerland· 2025-12-01
Werner Salzmann is a member of the SVP and is the spokesperson for the Klausur initiative of the Security Policy Commission.
Parlamentarier fordern eine bundesrätliche KlausurSwitzerland· 2025-11-26
Werner Salzmann expresses the need for a security policy review by the Federal Council.
Blocher kritisiert "Lotterordnung", Rüstungschef warntSwitzerland· 2025-11-21
Werner Salzmann criticized the federal council for lacking a concept to make Switzerland defensible.
Bundesrat Martin Pfister unter DruckSwitzerland· 2025-10-31
Werner Salzmann emphasized that the Zivildienst would not be abolished with the new measures.
strengere Regeln für den Wechsel von der Armee zum ZivildienstSwitzerland· 2025-09-24
Werner Salzmann, a member of the SVP, emphasized the need for ammunition for air defense systems.
Keine Munitionsmilliarde: Auch Ständerat sagt NeinSwitzerland· 2025-09-17
Werner Salzmann, a member of the SVP, raised concerns about the security risks of license plates produced by inmates.
Kantone lassen Häftlinge Kontrollschilder fertigen – Kritiker warnen vor RisikenSwitzerland· 2025-09-12
Werner Salzmann is a SVP Council member calling for the return of ammunition to army personnel.
Entzug privatisierter Armeewaffen: Bundesrat unterstützt VorstossSwitzerland· 2025-09-02
He is a military politician and SVP councilor who emphasizes the need to build on proven strategies.
Schweiz rüstet geistig und militärisch aufSwitzerland· 2025-07-01
Werner Salzmann emphasized the urgency of solving the personnel problem in the military.
Fusion von Zivilschutz und Zivildienst: Parlament will neues DienstmodellSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
Werner Salzmann is a member of the SVP who called for an investigation into the Polycom network failure.
Notfallfunk-Ausfall im Wallis: Nachrüstung der Polycom-Antennen 2025Switzerland· 2025-04-28
Werner Salzmann is a Council of States member who emphasizes the need for pocket ammunition due to security concerns.
SVP fordert Taschenmunition für Soldaten zu Hause – Experten warnenSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
Werner Salzmann is a Swiss politician who criticized UBS's public communication strategy.
Kampf ums Eigenkapital der UBS führt zu beispielloser Lobby-AktionSwitzerland· 2025-03-29
Werner Salzmann questions the government about the potential repurchase of the Swiss P Defense company.
Schweizer Armee kehrt zurück zu Kaltem Krieg und ReduitSwitzerland· 2025-03-26
Werner Salzmann demanded that the planned increase in army spending be classified as extraordinary.
Schweizer Finanzpolitiker halten an Schuldenbremse festSwitzerland· 2025-03-07
Werner Salzmann believes Gabriel Lüchinger would be a very good choice for the NDB director position.
Gabriel Lüchinger als idealer Mann für den NDBSwitzerland· 2025-03-06
Werner Salzmann is a member of the Swiss Council of States who warned about the impact of personnel cuts on defense capabilities.
Bundesrätin Keller-Sutter wollte den Armeechef im Herbst absetzenSwitzerland· 2025-03-02
Werner Salzmann is a member of the SVP who expressed concerns that the issues extend beyond Ruag.
Parteien fordern Untersuchung des VBSSwitzerland· 2025-02-25
Werner Salzmann was mentioned as a potential candidate in the discussion surrounding the vacant Bundesrat seat.
Pfister und Ritter nach dem Hearing der Jungen MitteSwitzerland· 2025-02-15
Werner Salzmann is proposed by Daniel Jositsch as an excellent candidate for the Federal Department of Defence.
Der SP-Ständerat flirtet mit der SVPSwitzerland· 2025-02-15
