Switzerland's President and Defense Minister Viola Amherd backs revising the arms export ban, particularly for Ukraine.

Switzerland's President and Defense Minister Viola Amherd supports revising the ban on re-exporting Swiss-made arms, particularly to Ukraine. She argues that the current embargo harms the defense industry and national security amid increasing pressure since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Amherd advocates for greater investments in security and closer ties with NATO. In 2022, Switzerland ranked as the 14th-largest arms supplier globally, with declining sales in 2023.

October 28, 2024
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