Martin Pfister

Martin Pfister

politician unknown

Martin Pfister is a prominent figure in Swiss politics, affiliated with the Christian Democratic People's Party (CVP). He is one of the few politicians expressing interest in leading the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (VBS), amid significant financial and operational challenges facing the department.

Born on Mar 14, 1964 (62 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
4 wks
Reach
88,729
Power
7,177$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Switzerland 9 5.67 0.73% +40% 8,654,622 88,729 $700,000 7,177$
Totals 9 8,654,622 88,729 $700,000 7,177$
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Recent Mentions

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the head of the defense department and has faced challenges in securing funding for air defense. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: warum die Schweiz jetzt handeln muss

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister spoke in May about 'significant additional costs' related to the purchase of American air defense systems. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Angst um den Zoll-Deal mit den USA

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the successor of Pälvi Pulli at the Federal Department of Defence. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Pälvi Pulli verlässt das Staatssekretariat für Sicherheitspolitik

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is a political colleague of Markus Ritter, who won the Bundesratswahl against him. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Warum die verpasste Bundesratswahl ein Segen war

Switzerland Switzerland: Defence Minister Martin Pfister expresses his gratitude for the modern technology that has made Zurich a significant arms location. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Der VBS-Chef besucht Rheinmetall in Zürich

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is the Federal Councillor who is advocating for a tax increase to fund military spending. 6

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Schweizer Armee: Verteidigungsbudget wächst auf Rekordhöhe

Switzerland Switzerland: Martin Pfister is a member of the Swiss Federal Council discussing tax increases for the military. 4

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Neue Dienstpflicht sorgt für Kritik