Martin Pfister, the Swiss Minister of Defense, is asking parliament to approve the relaxation of export restrictions on arms to support international cooperation in security.

Minister Pfister warned about the risks for Switzerland due to its restrictive position on arms exports, which has affected the trust of security partners. The Swiss government has proposed relaxing these restrictions to stimulate the defense industry, but neutrality laws block sales to countries involved in conflicts. The restrictions have led to a significant decrease in arms exports from Switzerland, and legislative changes may require a referendum, delaying deliveries to Ukraine until 2026.