17. März 2025|
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|9 months agoSwiss Defense Minister Advocates Closer NATO Cooperation
Newly appointed Defense Minister Martin Pfister signals shift in Swiss military strategy, pushing for increased cooperation with NATO while maintaining neutrality.
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- Martin Pfister has been elected to the Federal Council, replacing outgoing Defence Minister Viola Amherd.
- Pfister is an army colonel and cantonal minister who advocates for increased defense cooperation with NATO and the EU.
- Pfister takes office on April 1.
- Switzerland will draft its first national security strategy by summer.
By The Numbers
53%
support for closer NATO ties
30%
support for NATO membership
43%
10-year average support for NATO ties
They Said
"Interoperability and co-operation with European countries was crucial if security is important to us."
"I have never seen a scenario that depicts the situation we are in."