On Friday, December 12, Switzerland announced consultations for a new national security strategy, pointing to a deteriorating security climate.
Consultations Launched
On Friday, 12 December, the Swiss government began consultations on a new security policy, responding to a worsening security environment.
Strategic Priorities and Goals
The strategy sets three strategic priorities, ten aims, and more than forty concrete measures to strengthen national resilience, security, and defence capabilities.
Timeline and Implementation
Consultations run until 31 March 2026. The strategy was adopted in June 2024 and will be implemented immediately after approval.
Expert Commentary
Analyst Łukasz Olejnik warned that from 2028 Europe could face a precarious situation, with limited defence capacity and potential Russian hybrid actions.
International Context
Olejnik referenced Russia’s continued economic growth and possible intensified hybrid and conventional attacks on European states, as noted by UK MP Mike Martin.
