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Donald Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties

www.ft.com Donald Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties

New defence minister calls for closer links to Nato and EU neighbours

Donald Trump shock pushes neutral Swiss to seek closer defence ties

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Just two months ago, Switzerland’s new defence minister was seen as an outsider with little chance of securing a federal government post.

But Martin Pfister, an army colonel and cantonal minister who advocates for more defence co-operation with Natoand EU neighbours, is set to take office next month after defeating a more conservative rival earlier this week.

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