Swiss Defence Ministry Rejected Palantir Five Times; Greens Seek 'Palantir Law'

An investigation by Republik reveals Switzerland's Federal Department of Defence evaluated Palantir software on five occasions and declined each time, citing data sovereignty concerns. Defence Minister Martin Pfister's committee report allegedly omitted these prior rejections, prompting Greens to call for a 'Palantir Law' to mandate parliamentary oversight. The development signals potential friction in Swiss defense digitalization and raises questions about transparency in procurement decisions.