Swiss Armed Forces Chief and Top Spy to Step Down
The head of Switzerland's armed forces and the chief of the neutral country's intelligence services have both resigned their jobs, a Swiss lawmaker confirmed on Monday. Lieutenant General Thomas Suessli stepped down as head of the armed forces at the end of January, while Christian Dussey resigned as head of the Federal Intelligence Service but will remain in office until March 2026. The departures come amid growing scrutiny over delays to military projects and suspected cases of fraud within the Swiss defense establishment.
- The coincidence of these high-profile resignations raises questions about the internal dynamics and potential power struggles within the Swiss government, particularly given the sensitive timing and ongoing controversies surrounding military procurement and state-owned arms companies.
- What role might the recent revelations of suspected financial misconduct at Ruag MRO play in shaping the post-Amherd cabinet and influencing the succession plans for key defense positions?