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swiss government faces turmoil as army chief resigns amid budget disputes
In Switzerland, internal government conflicts over military funding led to the resignation of army chief Thomas Süssli, who faced pressure from Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter. Meanwhile, the appeal trial for former FIFA president Joseph Blatter and UEFA's Michel Platini commenced, focusing on a controversial 2 million franc payment. The Swiss National Bank reported a profit of 80.7 billion francs for 2024, allowing for significant distributions to cantons and the federal government.
blatter and platini appeal trial on fraud charges begins in switzerland
The appeal trial against former FIFA president Joseph Blatter and ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini commenced in Muttenz, with Blatter, 88, expressing readiness to testify. The case revolves around a disputed 2 million franc payment made to Platini in 2011, with both defendants previously acquitted of fraud charges in 2022. The federal prosecutor's office has appealed the acquittal, leading to this extraordinary session at the Basel-Landschaft Criminal Justice Center.
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