His sphere of influence wasn't only limited to the area around Zurich, but also federal politics. For example, during the conflict between the Duke of Milan and the Bishop of Sion, Waldmann was able to influence the decision of the federal arbitration tribunal in such a way that it spoke out in favour of Milan on almost all counts.
Waldmann's influence extended beyond Zurich; he also had a significant impact on federal politics. For example, during the conflict between the Duke of Milan and the Bishop of Sion, Waldmann successfully influenced the federal arbitration tribunal to rule in favor of Milan on most issues.