Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss aid to Ukraine amounts to more than CHF6 billion

Four years of war in Ukraine: the federal government provides this aid

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Switzerland has provided more than CHF6 billion in aid to Ukraine since Russia's invasion in 2022.

FIFA announces a "partnership" for Gaza with the Peace Council

Foreign Affairs

FIFA announces Gaza ‘partnership’ with Peace Council

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 FIFA to support football projects in Gaza in support of Donald Trump's Peace Council.

International Geneva

Tracking down the Iran talks in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Mark Henley, a Geneva-based photographer was on the ground to document the Iran talks held in Geneva. But he told another story instead.

Trade policy

Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

Switzerland and Italy strengthen cooperation after fire in Crans

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Italy strengthen Crans-Montana cooperation

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 Swiss and Italian public prosecutors to work together more closely on Crans-Montana fire disaster.

man carrying a green and red flag at a rally

Information wars

Where UN Special Rapporteur sees freedom of speech under threat in Bangladesh

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 After fresh elections, Bangladesh is aiming to make good on the calls for reform which sparked 2024 protests. UN freedom of opinion rapporteur Irene Khan explains the stakes.

Demonstrations take place on Place des Nations on the fringes of the peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.

International Geneva

Next Ukraine war negotiations to take place in Switzerland: Zelensky

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a new round of negotiations on the war in Ukraine is also expected to take place in Switzerland.

Swiss AI

Switzerland to host 2027 world summit on artificial intelligence

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 Switzerland will host the next World Summit on Artificial Intelligence in Geneva in 2027, President Guy Parmelin announced on Thursday in New Delhi during the 2026 AI Summit.

"Peace Council: Switzerland to participate as an observer

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to participate as an observer in Trump’s Board of Peace meeting

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The Swiss are interested in supporting reconstruction efforts in Gaza but have yet to decide whether to join the Board of Peace.

Burj El Barajneh is one of twelve Palestinian camps in Lebanon, pictured here in November 2025.

International cooperation

Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.

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