Thomas Süssli
Thomas Süssli served as the Chief of the Swiss Armed Forces since January 1, 2020, following Philippe Rebord's resignation due to health issues. Known for his unconventional path, Süssli was a militia officer before becoming a professional officer in 2015 and has experience in cyber-defense. At the relatively young age of 52, he was seen as a potential reformer within the military, bringing modern management practices to the armed forces. His tenure has been marked by efforts to modernize military operations, but he recently announced his resignation amidst a significant corruption scandal within the defense sector.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 5 | 5.00 | 0.35% | +30% | 8,654,622 | 39,616 | $700,000 | 3,204$ |
| Totals | 5 | 8,654,622 | 39,616 | $700,000 | 3,204$ |
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Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Army Chief who expressed skepticism about American citizens covering costs for Switzerland.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who has also announced his departure from the Department of Defense.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli, the army chief, indicated a shift in perspective regarding the retention of fortress mortars.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who announced his resignation following a series of negative evaluations.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is stepping down as the Chief of the Army at the end of the year.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the chief of the army who has been realigning the troops in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the Chief of the Army who attended the special session of the Security Policy Commission.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who proposed the need for more ammunition during the parliamentary session.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who founded the Swiss Innovation Forces.
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Switzerland:
Thomas Süssli is the army chief who maintained close contact with Viola Amherd.
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