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Martin Pfister (People 2026, by Severin Bigler) - Swiss Press Award

Bundesrat Martin Pfister, Chef des Eidgenössischen Departementes für Verteidigung, Bevölkerungsschutz und Sport (VBS), fotografiert beim Interview mit  CH Media, am 22. Mai 2025 im Bundeshaus in Bern.
Bundesrat Martin Pfister, Chef des Eidgenössischen Departementes für Verteidigung, Bevölkerungsschutz und Sport (VBS), fotografiert beim Interview mit CH Media, am 22. Mai 2025 im Bundeshaus in Bern.
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2026

Martin Pfister

Severin Bigler

Defense Minister Martin Pfister: "The probability of a new war in Europe is relatively high." In his first major interview since taking office, the centrist Federal Councillor speaks about leaks from the government, the gaps in the army, military cooperation with NATO – and says which scenarios the military must prepare for.

Aargauer Zeitung

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2026

Severin Bigler

Defense Minister Martin Pfister: "The probability of a new war in Europe is relatively high." In his first major interview since taking office, the centrist Federal Councillor speaks about leaks from the government, the gaps in the army, military cooperation with NATO – and says which scenarios the military must prepare for.

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