February 27, 2025|
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|9 months agoSwiss Defense Leadership Crisis: Army and Intelligence Chiefs Resign
Unprecedented simultaneous resignations of Swiss army chief Thomas Süssli and intelligence head Christian Dussey spark national security concerns and criminal investigation into information leaks.
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- Swiss army chief Thomas Süssli and intelligence head Christian Dussey resigned simultaneously
- Defence Minister Viola Amherd announced resignation effective March 31st
- Swiss defence ministry filed criminal complaint over information leaks
- RUAG military contractor involved in suspected fraud scandal
By The Numbers
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Number of top defense officials resigned
1000
Swiss soldiers heading to Austria for military exercises
They Said
"growing polarisation, the spreading spitefulness in political discourse, and the increased assertion of special interests"
"this leak likely breached official secrecy"
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Breaking: Double Resignation Rocks Swiss Defense
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Political Context and Background
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Criminal Investigation and Information Leaks
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RUAG Scandal Connection
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