Abstract

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) will present the figures on the export of war material from Switzerland in 2025 on March 10, 2026. Three SECO experts will explain the statistics and be available to answer questions from the media.

Persons

  • Simon Plüss (Head of the Performance Area Export Controls and Sanctions, SECO)
  • André Mittmann (Deputy Head of the Performance Area Export Controls and Sanctions, Head of the Export Control of Military Goods Department, SECO)
  • Jürgen Boehler (Head of the Export Control of Industrial Goods Department, SECO)

Topics

  • Figures on the export of war material in 2025
  • Export controls and sanctions of SECO

Clarus Lead

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) will present the figures on the export of war material from Switzerland in 2025 on March 10, 2026. The statistics will be explained by three SECO experts, who will also be available to answer questions from the media. The figures provide information on the development of Swiss arms exports and are relevant for decision-makers in politics and business.

Detailed Summary

On March 10, 2026, SECO is inviting to a media discussion to present the figures on the export of war material from Switzerland in 2025. Three SECO experts - Simon Plüss, André Mittmann and Jürgen Boehler - will explain the statistics and be available to answer questions from the media.

The figures on arms exports are relevant for decision-makers in politics and business, as they provide information on the development of this sensitive area. SECO monitors the export of war material from Switzerland and imposes sanctions if necessary.

The statistics will be made available on request as of Monday, March 9, 2026, from 3 pm, but with an embargo until the official press conference on March 10 at 9 am. Interested media representatives must register for the media discussion by March 6 at 12 pm.

Key Statements

  • SECO will present the figures on Swiss exports of war material in 2025 on March 10, 2026
  • Three SECO experts will explain the statistics and be available for questions
  • The figures are relevant for decision-makers in politics and business
  • SECO controls the export of war material and can impose sanctions
  • The statistics will be made available in advance under embargo

Critical Questions

  1. How valid and informative are the statistics on the export of war material presented by SECO? What data sources and collection methods are used?

  2. To what extent are possible conflicts of interest or influence by the arms industry to be considered in the preparation and interpretation of the figures?

  3. Can conclusions be drawn from the export figures about the actual use of the material in the recipient countries? What causal relationships and alternative hypotheses need to be considered here?

  4. What risks and potential side effects arise from Swiss arms export policy for stability in the recipient regions and Switzerland's reputation?

Bibliography

Primary Source: [Press Release: Media Discussion on the Export of War Material in 2025] - https://www.news.admin.ch/de/newnsb/IbtxR8LVUk0xj3da_1kOz

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