Martin Pfister

Martin Pfister

politician Switzerland

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.

Born on Mar 14, 1964 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
6 wks
Reach
138,014
Power
11,163$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 6 5.33 1.00% +60% 8,654,622 138,014 $700,000 11,163$
Totals 6 8,654,622 138,014 $700,000 11,163$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister proposing a temporary increase in VAT to fund security investments. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Pfisters Milliardenplan droht das Aus

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister announced the decisions regarding the procurement of F-35 jets and air defense systems. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: weniger F-35-Jets und neues System für Luftabwehr

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the head of the Swiss Department of Defense and has been discussing the urgency of air defense systems. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Verzögerungen bei Patriot-Luftverteidigung zeigen grösseres Dilemma

Switzerland Switzerland: Defense Minister Martin Pfister announced the separation from the Babs director in December. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Grösste Risiken für die Schweiz: Pandemie und Strommangel

Switzerland Switzerland: Defense Minister Martin Pfister has recognized the need for increased funding for civil security agencies, including the intelligence service. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Mehr Mittel und klare Prioritäten

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who inherited numerous problems from his predecessor. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Das sind die besten «Schnitzelbängg»

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister, the current head of the VBS, aims to implement the internal audit recommendations by the end of June. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: VBS gibt Millionen für Mandate und Dienstleistungen aus

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister, the defense minister, emphasized the need for Switzerland to be able to defend itself without relying on support from other countries. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Erneute Probleme mit dem VBS-Grossprojekt Air2030

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the defense minister currently evaluating the need for a second fleet of European-produced aircraft. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schweizer Offiziere verteidigen die Wahl

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister who expressed happiness after the government approved his proposal to increase VAT for the army. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach Alternativen