Martin Pfister
SwitzerlandpoliticianMaleb. 19645.6Global 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 is the Defense Minister who has been advocating for higher taxes to fund the military budget.
Schuldenbremse umgehen? Bund warnt vor RechtsbruchSwitzerland· 2026-08-12
Defense Minister Martin Pfister is expected to present his definitive proposal for the financing of armament expenditures.
Das sind die politischen HitzezonenSwitzerland· 2026-08-11
Martin Pfister is a member of the Federal Council and has been advocating for a tax increase to finance the army.
Finanzierung der Armee und KlimaschutzSwitzerland· 2026-08-07
Martin Pfister is the successor to Viola Amherd and appointed Scheidegger as deputy secretary general.
Armee will Logistik für fünf Milliarden Franken dezentralisieren. Kommt das gut?Switzerland· 2026-08-06
Martin Pfister is the new Minister of Defense tasked with developing a strategic direction for the army.
Rega-Hauptsitz am Flugplatz Kägiswil: Widerstand der HobbyfliegerSwitzerland· 2026-08-05
Martin Pfister is the defense minister aiming to reform the army to address current conflicts.
Die Schweizer Armee tauscht sich nicht mit der Ukraine ausSwitzerland· 2026-08-01
Martin Pfister is a member of the Swiss Federal Council with whom Austria has concluded thirteen bilateral agreements.
Österreichs Verteidigungsministerin Tanner über Luftabwehr und NeutralitätSwitzerland· 2026-07-30
Martin Pfister is the head of the defense department and has faced challenges in securing funding for air defense.
warum die Schweiz jetzt handeln mussSwitzerland· 2026-07-16
Martin Pfister spoke in May about 'significant additional costs' related to the purchase of American air defense systems.
Angst um den Zoll-Deal mit den USASwitzerland· 2026-07-14
Martin Pfister exemplifies the type of consensus politician who strengthens the cohesion of the collegium.
Sommaruga und Vatter über KrisenSwitzerland· 2026-07-14
Martin Pfister, a member of the Swiss Federal Council, expressed confidence in the national team's abilities.
Die Schweiz, ein Land zwischen Ekstase und ErnüchterungSwitzerland· 2026-07-12
Martin Pfister is the successor of Pälvi Pulli at the Federal Department of Defence.
Pälvi Pulli verlässt das Staatssekretariat für SicherheitspolitikSwitzerland· 2026-07-10
Martin Pfister is a political colleague of Markus Ritter, who won the Bundesratswahl against him.
Warum die verpasste Bundesratswahl ein Segen warSwitzerland· 2026-07-10
Defence Minister Martin Pfister expresses his gratitude for the modern technology that has made Zurich a significant arms location.
Der VBS-Chef besucht Rheinmetall in ZürichSwitzerland· 2026-07-06
Martin Pfister is the Federal Councillor who is advocating for a tax increase to fund military spending.
Schweizer Armee: Verteidigungsbudget wächst auf RekordhöheSwitzerland· 2026-07-06Martin Pfister is a member of the Swiss Federal Council discussing tax increases for the military.
Neue Dienstpflicht sorgt für KritikSwitzerland· 2026-06-29
Martin Pfister is a member of the Federal Council and has been vocal about the need for a tax increase for the army.
Der Bundesrat regiert in seltener Harmonie. Das ist nicht nur gutSwitzerland· 2026-06-28
Martin Pfister is mentioned in relation to his support for a position in the Federal Council.
«Müssen über die Nachteile der EU-Verträge sprechen»Switzerland· 2026-06-26
Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister who discussed the delivery of Patriot systems at a press conference.
Verzögerungen zwingen Bundesrat zur DoppelstrategieSwitzerland· 2026-06-24
Martin Pfister is a member of the Bundesrat and has been advocating for a tax increase to finance military upgrades.
Keine Tricks bei der Schuldenbremse: Bundesrat plant SteuererhöhungSwitzerland· 2026-06-24Martin 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· 2026-03-06Martin 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
