5 settembre 2025|
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|3 months agoSwiss Intelligence Service Reform Falls Short Amid Staff Discontent
Internal tensions persist at Federal Intelligence Service despite restructuring efforts, with staff association declaring modernization attempts unsuccessful.
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- The restructuring of the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) is considered a failure by the Swiss Confederationâs Staff Association.
- FIS Director Christian Dussey announced his departure in February 2025 following a negative internal survey.
- The Head of Human Resources at FIS is resigning after less than 18 months in office.
- Marc Siegenthaler, a senior defense ministry official, is assisting FIS management through the end of 2025.
By The Numbers
Autumn 2024
Survey Date
1.5 years
Tenure
They Said
"The restructuring [of FIS] must be considered a failure. We are now trying to clear the rubble and minimise the damage."
"Some superiors are trying to stifle criticism. This is quite problematic and is causing some consternation among staff."