Switzerland in the crisis: New Federal Councilor Pfister calls for commitment to security!

Switzerland in the crisis: New Federal Councilor Pfister calls for commitment to security!

Zug, Schweiz - The historian Martin Pfister is now the new Defense Minister of Switzerland, an office that has great challenges in the middle of turbulent times. After a surprisingly successful election, Pfister, who comes from the tax -favorable canton of Zug, received 134 out of 245 votes. This is a remarkable success, especially against the established favorite Markus Ritter from the farmers' association, which only received 110 votes. Pfister, who was previously head of the health directorate, started his position with a solemn notice of office and emphasized: "In the meantime I feel comfortable in both worlds", alluding to his new challenges in the Federal Council, according to the Kleine Zeitung .

Pfister's taking office takes place at a critical time, because the Ministry of Defense in Switzerland is in a serious crisis. This crisis was tightened by numerous resignation of high -ranking officers and the director of the intelligence service, while the state is also fighting with procurement problems and a corruption case at the armaments company Ruag. The Ukraine War has illustrated urgency to upgrade the Swiss army, whereby the financing of such an expansion continues to be controversial. Pfister warns of large, geopolitical changes that could also influence Switzerland's security policy balance, as from Bluewin.