Swiss Terror Threat Level Rises with Double Investigation Cases

Attorney General reports surge in terrorism investigations, highlighting growing security concerns

The number of active terrorism investigations in Switzerland has doubled since 2022
Most terrorism cases have a jihadist background
Previous terrorist incidents occurred in Morges, Lugano and Zurich

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Active terrorism investigation cases

"We must expect terrorist activities in Switzerland to increase."
— Stefan Blättler

"The federal government has neglected internal security for a long time. We clearly have a shortfall in this area."
— Stefan Blättler

Rising Terror Threat Level

The number of active terrorism investigations in Switzerland has doubled since 2022
Most terrorism cases have a jihadist background
Previous terrorist incidents occurred in Morges, Lugano and Zurich

120

Active terrorism investigation cases

"We must expect terrorist activities in Switzerland to increase."
— Stefan Blättler

"The federal government has neglected internal security for a long time. We clearly have a shortfall in this area."
— Stefan Blättler