Martin Pfister
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 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 16 | 5.38 | 1.48% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 153,292 | $700,000 | 12,399$ |
| Totals | 16 | 8,654,622 | 153,292 | $700,000 | 12,399$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Martin Pfister is the head of the VBS and is involved in the discussions regarding the F-35 fighter jets procurement.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister is mentioned as the defense minister who also seeks to increase taxes.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister expresses openness to further arms purchases from the USA to reduce tariff rates.
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Switzerland:
The decision to part ways with Michaela Schärer is presented as a mutual solution between Defense Minister Martin Pfister and the office head.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who supported Jositsch's view on the impracticality of soldiers using ammunition at home.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister is the Swiss Defense Minister who was in Brussels for discussions.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister and Süssli's successor will need to demonstrate how to achieve a defensible army.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister, the defense minister, acknowledged that Switzerland cannot immediately become a partner with the EU.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister, the defense minister, is considering a VAT increase for faster military rearmament.
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Switzerland:
Martin Pfister comments on the outcome of the Service-Citoyen initiative.
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