Switzerland’s new man in Washington has a varied career behind him, having notably been appointed Intelligence Coordinator in the year 2000, aged 38.
After a reorganisation of this department, he joined the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in 2006, which was at that time led by Micheline Calmy-Rey.
Recently Pitteloud was at the centre of allegations of corruption, stemming from his stint as Swiss ambassador to Kenya from 2010 to 2015. The investigation, which started in 2016, ended in spring this year, with no action deemed necessary. The brothers who made the allegations have filed an appeal.
Switzerland rejects new Israeli settlements in Palestinian territory
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Switzerland says it rejects the announced construction of thousands of housing units in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank.
Larry Finck and André Hoffmann named interim co-chairs of WEF board
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The WEF also revealed an investigation commissioned by the board has cleared its founder Klaus Schwab and his wife of accusations made by anonymous whistleblowers.
Vice-president of German parliament in favour of Switzerland joining EU
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The vice-president of the Bundestag says his country should support closer ties between Switzerland and the European Union given the customs conflict with the United States.
Lindt & Sprüngli reportedly considering shifting Easter bunny production to US
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Swiss chocolate manufacturer Lindt & Sprüngli could relocate the production of its gold-wrapped Easter bunnies to the US in order to circumvent the import tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
Swiss petition launched against curbing 30km/h speed limit
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The Traffic Club of Switzerland (TCS) has submitted a petition to the Federal Chancellery, challenging the 30km/h speed limit on local roads.
Swiss government backs abolishing imputed rental value
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The abolition of the imputed rental value in federal tax is intended to reduce incentives for high private debt and simplify the tax system. On Friday, Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter spoke on behalf of the Federal Council in favour of Parliament's proposal.
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After a strong start to the year, the Swiss economy has slowed considerably. In the second quarter, gross domestic product (GDP) rose by just 0.1 per cent on an adjusted basis compared to the previous quarter.
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The Ticino cantonal criminal court in Lugano has found a priest guilty of multiple sexual assault and sexual offences with minors. The man was sentenced to a conditional 18-month prison term.
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Authorities hand over Pitteloud investigation
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The Swiss Attorney General will not rule on the case of a high-ranking Swiss diplomat facing corruption allegations, over appearance of bias concerns.
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William Tell soup, anyone? What led Switzerland’s man in Washington to add some spice to his role as ambassador and write a cookbook?
Ambassador to US on tax scandals, terrorism and trade deals
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Three months into his posting as Swiss ambassador to Washington, Martin Dahinden discusses obstacles and cooperation between the two countries.
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The roots of direct democracy, which took hold in both the United States and Switzerland, can be traced back to the Iroquois Native Americans.
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