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Martin Pfister
Profile
Martin Pfister is a Swiss politician and historian who has served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council since 2025, heading the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport. A member of The Centre party, he previously served as a Cantonal Minister (Regierungsrat) in Zug from 2016 to 2025, where he led the health department and played a prominent role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Pfister is known for his calm, collegial political style and holds socially and economically liberal views.
Details
- Born
- 1963-07-31 · 63 years old
- Birth place
- Zug, Switzerland
- Education
- University of Fribourg
- Career
- Teacher, Swiss Army officer (Oberst), Cantonal Minister of Zug
