Minister of Defence Pfister Presents His Priorities

Martin Pfister presented his program at the Bure JU Arms Square. Overview of the most important focal points.

After fifty days in office, the new Federal Councillor Martin Pfister invited to the media conference. He spoke about his priorities and concerns. The big questions remain open.

After 50 days, the new Secretary of Defense says where he wants to lead the army: Martin Pfister relies on armament, cooperation with Europe. And he allows himself a side blow against Donald Trump.

On the Jurassian square, the new federal adviser in charge of defence delivered his priorities this Monday. In view of the threats to the security of the country, the Zugois want to quickly strengthen the capabilities of the armyThe tie suit is clearly less practical than the grey-green uniform to climb on a Leopard tank. Martin Pfister nevertheless lends himself good thanks to the exercise, this Monday morning, accompanying soldiers on one of t…

Switzerland must be able to assume its own security. Federal Councillor Martin Pfister, after 50 days in office, wants an army focused on the defence of the country. The confidence of the population must also be restored, after several cases that have affected the Department of Defence.

In his first big interview since he took office, the Central Federal Councillor Martin Pfister talks about leaks from the state government, the gaps in the army, military cooperation with NATO – and says what scenarios the military has to prepare for. «We have to prepare for the most dangerous scenario»: Federal Councillor Martin Pfister on 22 May at the Federal House in Bern.Image: CHMedia/Severin BiglerIn his first big interview since he took …