Top managers at Switzerland’s Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) must re-apply for newly created positions as the department undergoes a restructuring.
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Los jefes de los servicios secretos suizos, obligados a volver a solicitar empleo
Director Christian Dussey will stay in his post and will be supported by a deputy director and five division heads once the reorganisation is complete.
This phenomenon has only increased since Russia invaded Ukraine a year ago, Dussey said. FIS has also highlighted an increase in Russian spying activity in Switzerland, particularly Geneva which hosts numerous international bodies.
The FIS reshuffle was first reported by the CH Media group and was confirmed to Swiss public broadcaster SRF.
Defence Minister Viola Amherd has been informed of the restructuring and has approved the plan, FIS told SRF.
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