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Switzerland Extends Kosovo Peacekeeping to 2029, 300 Troops

6/16/2026

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Switzerland will keep its peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo while NATO reduces KFOR (Kosovo Force).
Defence Minister Martin Pfister visited Swisscoy troops and said the mission is vital for Balkan stability.
Parliament approved extending Swisscoy until 2029 and raising its authorized strength to up to 300 soldiers.
Lawmakers argued that Western Balkan instability would increase migration pressure on Switzerland, linking the mission to security and migration policy.

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Switzerland will keep its peacekeeping contingent in Kosovo while NATO reduces KFOR (Kosovo Force).
Defence Minister Martin Pfister visited Swisscoy troops and said the mission is vital for Balkan stability.
Parliament approved extending Swisscoy until 2029 and raising its authorized strength to up to 300 soldiers.
Lawmakers argued that Western Balkan instability would increase migration pressure on Switzerland, linking the mission to security and migration policy.