Davos is probably the safest place in the world next week. The WEF enters the next round. On Friday, the cantonal police of Graubünden and the army will provide information on the security arrangements throughout the week.
The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) starts in Davos on Monday. Heads of state, the business elite and prominent guests are traveling from all over the world to attend. This also requires a certain amount of protection.
On Friday, Colonel Walter Schlegel, Commander of Kapo Graubünden (overall head of operations) and Divisional Commander Maurizio Dattrino, Commander of Territorial Division 3 (Army), will provide information on the security presence at the WEF.
According to a statement from the army, the members of the armed forces are responsible for maintaining air sovereignty, among other things. To this end, armed fighter jets will be on permanent patrol. Ground-based air defense is also intended to protect the security of the airspace. An expanded radar system is also deployed. These tasks are carried out in close cooperation with partners in Austria and Italy.
The airspace over Davos will be restricted within a radius of around 46 kilometers from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, 17 January and from 8 a.m. on Monday, 20 January until 5 p.m. on Saturday, 25 January.
The army is supporting the canton of Graubünden with the operation. Parliament has set a limit of 5,000 army personnel for the deployment until January 30. Responsibility for the deployment lies with the civilian authorities of the canton of Graubünden.