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 (61 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
126,180
Power
10,206$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 13 6.00 1.21% +20% 8,654,622 126,180 $700,000 10,206$
Totals 13 8,654,622 126,180 $700,000 10,206$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is a Federal Councilor whose proposal to temporarily increase VAT for army funding sparked internal party conflict. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: FDP und die Steuererhöhung: Streit um Armeefinanzierung eskaliert

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who supports the acquisition of the F-35 fighter jet. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Streitgespräch zu Trump, dem WEF und der Armee

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who is advocating for a tax increase to fund military and security improvements. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Kampf um die Schweizer Sicherheit: Parteien gegen Steuererhöhung

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who announced the need for additional revenue to finance the urgent rearmament of the army. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Steuererhöhung für Armeebudget: Martin Pfisters Plan

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Defense Minister who views the tax increase decision as a significant success. 9

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Bundesrat plant befristete Mehrwertsteuer-Erhöhung für Armee

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the head of the Department of Defense in Switzerland, working to accelerate the army's rearmament. 7

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Sicherheit der Schweiz: drei mögliche Kriegsszenarien

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is mentioned as the head of the VBS who was contacted regarding the future of the Mont Terri laboratory. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Forschungslabor Mont Terri im Jura: Zukunft weiterhin ungewiss