Martin Pfister
SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19646.5Global Dominance: 0.01%Martin Pfister is a prominent figure in Swiss politics, affiliated with the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP). He is one of the few politicians expressing interest in leading the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (VBS), amid significant financial and operational challenges facing the department.
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Martin Pfister presented the new guidelines for the Swiss army's restructuring to counter hybrid threats.
Schweiz rüstet nach gegen hybride Bedrohungen, doch es fehlt am TempoSwitzerland· 2026-06-22Martin Pfister, the Sports Minister, announced that the Federal Council intends to financially support the Olympic Games.
Bundesrat will 200 Millionen Franken bezahlenSwitzerland· 2026-06-22Martin Pfister is the head of the military department who met with the IGF to discuss their concerns.
Wie der Kampfjet die Region spaltetSwitzerland· 2026-06-22
Martin Pfister announced a comprehensive transformation of the Swiss Army to adapt to hybrid threats.
Bundesrat will Schweizer Armee umbauen: Fokus auf hybride BedrohungenSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister proposing a temporary increase in VAT to fund security investments.
Pfisters Milliardenplan droht das AusSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Martin Pfister announced the decisions regarding the procurement of F-35 jets and air defense systems.
weniger F-35-Jets und neues System für LuftabwehrSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Martin Pfister is the head of the Swiss Department of Defense and has been discussing the urgency of air defense systems.
Verzögerungen bei Patriot-Luftverteidigung zeigen grösseres DilemmaSwitzerland· 2026-03-06
Defense Minister Martin Pfister announced the separation from the Babs director in December.
Grösste Risiken für die Schweiz: Pandemie und StrommangelSwitzerland· 2026-03-03
Defense Minister Martin Pfister has recognized the need for increased funding for civil security agencies, including the intelligence service.
Mehr Mittel und klare PrioritätenSwitzerland· 2026-02-26
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who inherited numerous problems from his predecessor.
Das sind die besten «Schnitzelbängg»Switzerland· 2026-02-23
Martin Pfister, the current head of the VBS, aims to implement the internal audit recommendations by the end of June.
VBS gibt Millionen für Mandate und Dienstleistungen ausSwitzerland· 2026-02-17
Martin Pfister, the defense minister, emphasized the need for Switzerland to be able to defend itself without relying on support from other countries.
Erneute Probleme mit dem VBS-Grossprojekt Air2030Switzerland· 2026-02-12
Martin Pfister is the defense minister currently evaluating the need for a second fleet of European-produced aircraft.
Schweizer Offiziere verteidigen die WahlSwitzerland· 2026-02-09
Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister who expressed happiness after the government approved his proposal to increase VAT for the army.
Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach AlternativenSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
Defense Minister Martin Pfister recently warned of the danger of disinformation.
Die SRG-Initiative der SVP geht zu weitSwitzerland· 2026-02-03
Martin Pfister is a Federal Councilor whose proposal to temporarily increase VAT for army funding sparked internal party conflict.
FDP und die Steuererhöhung: Streit um Armeefinanzierung eskaliertSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who supports the acquisition of the F-35 fighter jet.
Streitgespräch zu Trump, dem WEF und der ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-01-30
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who is advocating for a tax increase to fund military and security improvements.
Kampf um die Schweizer Sicherheit: Parteien gegen SteuererhöhungSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who announced the need for additional revenue to finance the urgent rearmament of the army.
Steuererhöhung für Armeebudget: Martin Pfisters PlanSwitzerland· 2026-01-29
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who views the tax increase decision as a significant success.
Bundesrat plant befristete Mehrwertsteuer-Erhöhung für ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-01-28
Martin Pfister is the head of the Department of Defense in Switzerland, working to accelerate the army's rearmament.
Sicherheit der Schweiz: drei mögliche KriegsszenarienSwitzerland· 2026-01-27
Martin Pfister is the new Minister of Defense advocating for a tax increase to fund the army.
Bundesrat Pfister fordert Mehrwertsteuererhöhung für die ArmeeSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
Martin Pfister announced that Switzerland would temporarily procure fewer F-35 jets due to increased costs.
Die Zweifel am Kauf des F-35-Kampfjets wachsenSwitzerland· 2026-01-25
Martin Pfister is mentioned as the head of the VBS who was contacted regarding the future of the Mont Terri laboratory.
Forschungslabor Mont Terri im Jura: Zukunft weiterhin ungewissSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Martin Pfister is the head of the VBS and plans to present a prioritization of ongoing projects.
Auch hier steigen die KostenSwitzerland· 2026-01-22
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister embodies the urgency of rearmament.
Wie wichtig ist dem Bundesrat die Sicherheit des Landes?Switzerland· 2026-01-21
Defense Minister Martin Pfister visited the soldiers responsible for protecting the high-ranking guests at the WEF.
WEF 2026 in Davos: die neusten EntwicklungenSwitzerland· 2026-01-19
Martin Pfister is the head of the Federal Department of Defence in Switzerland, who emphasizes the rising risks of conflict in Europe.
Der Bundesrat will die Schweiz bereitmachen für den hybriden KriegSwitzerland· 2025-12-20
Martin Pfister is the Swiss Minister of Defense involved in the debate over military budget increases.
Tatsächliche Kosten höher als gedachtSwitzerland· 2025-12-19
Martin Pfister is the defense minister under pressure to increase military funding.
Steuererhöhung rückt nach Spardebatte im Parlament näherSwitzerland· 2025-12-18
