Stefan Holenstein
SwitzerlandunknownMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Stefan Holenstein is the president of the Swiss Association of Military Societies. He is an influential figure in discussions surrounding military affairs in Switzerland and has emphasized the need for strong alliances within the Federal Council to support the military. Holenstein recently commented on the leadership challenges faced by the outgoing Defence Minister, Viola Amherd.
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Stefan Holenstein expressed cautious support for the focus on hybrid threats and the establishment of a drone battalion.
Bundesrat will Schweizer Armee umbauen: Fokus auf hybride BedrohungenSwitzerland· 2026-06-19
Stefan Holenstein, a colonel on the general staff, advocated for ordering more US weapons to strengthen relations with the USA.
Auch Bürgerliche rufen nach AlternativenSwitzerland· 2026-02-08
Stefan Holenstein, president of the Association of Military Societies of Switzerland, expressed support for Burkart's proposal.
FDP und die Steuererhöhung: Streit um Armeefinanzierung eskaliertSwitzerland· 2026-02-01
Stefan Holenstein is the president of the VMG who supports the motion for pocket ammunition.
SVP fordert Taschenmunition für Soldaten zu Hause – Experten warnenSwitzerland· 2025-04-28
Stefan Holenstein is the president of the Association of Military Societies of Switzerland.
Palastrevolution mit neuem Chef MoorSwitzerland· 2025-03-08
Stefan Holenstein is the current president of the Association of Military Societies in Switzerland and was presented as a transitional president.
Neuer Präsident, mehr politisches Gewicht? Schweizer Offiziere wählenSwitzerland· 2025-03-07
Stefan Holenstein is the president of the VMG who oversaw the hearing of the Bundesratskandidaten.
Ritter und Pfister im DirektvergleichSwitzerland· 2025-03-04
Stefan Holenstein emphasizes the need for the new Defense Minister to focus on defense capabilities.
Verbände fordern Fokussierung auf VerteidigungsfähigkeitSwitzerland· 2025-02-11Stefan Holenstein is the president of the Swiss Military Societies Association who commented on the need for Amherd's successor to build alliances.
Keller-Sutter gegen Amherd? Faktencheck zur Schweizer Armee-FinanzierungSwitzerland· 2025-02-11