Swiss Defense Faces Leadership Crisis

Published: 2025-02-26

Switzerland's defense sector is in turmoil following the sudden resignations of key leaders, including Defense Minister Viola Amherd, Army Chief Thomas Süssli, and Intelligence Chief Christian Dussey.

These departures come amid growing concerns over the country's military readiness and a corruption scandal involving the state-owned arms manufacturer Ruag.

Critics blame years of budget cuts and structural issues for the current "chaos" in the defense ministry.

The Swiss government plans to increase military spending to 1% of GDP by 2032, but experts warn this may not be enough to address the nation's security challenges.

As geopolitical tensions rise in Europe, Switzerland faces mounting pressure to reform its defense strategy and restore public confidence.