Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss-EU economic relations in eight charts

The European Union and Switzerland do not have the same currency, but they have close economic ties (illustration).

This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 Switzerland and the EU have just concluded a new package of bilateral agreements. Here are some key figures on the long-standing economic links between the two partners.

Opponents of Covid-19 measures on the Rütli meadown on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, in July 2021.

Swiss democracy

Study reveals antipathy towards marginalised groups in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 26, 2025 Minority groups like Covid-19 skeptics and climate campaigners are particularly unappreciated.

Air Force radar detectors all modernised

Foreign Affairs

Swiss complete upgrade of Air Force radar detectors

This content was published on Mar 24, 2025 The radar detectors in the Swiss Air Force’s surveillance system have all been modernised.

SRC Director does not rule out deterioration in Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Red Cross director warns humanitarian situation could worsen in Ukraine

This content was published on Mar 24, 2025 The Director of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC), Nora Kronig Romero, doesn't rule out a worsening of the humanitarian situation in Ukraine.

Global trade

UAE vs. Switzerland: rivalry or synergy in commodity trade?

This content was published on Mar 24, 2025 Dubai is rising as a commodities trading hub. What does it mean for Switzerland?

Foreign Affairs

Swiss economics minister ‘ready to discuss’ with US on tariffs

This content was published on Mar 23, 2025 Switzerland has highlighted its contribution to the US economy as it seeks to avoid tariffs imposed by President Trump, Guy Parmelin says.

Federal Councillor Jans expresses concern about internal Schengen controls

Foreign Affairs

Swiss justice minister concerned about more Schengen checks

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 At a meeting with his EU counterpart on Friday, Beat Jans expressed concern about the uptick in internal border checks in the Schengen Area.

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider calls for sustainable funding for the WHO

International Geneva

Swiss minister backs the WHO and its mandate

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 Elisabeth Baume-Schneider has underlined the importance of stable funding for the Geneva-based World Health Organization.

Illustration depicting the break of USAID and Geneva, Switzerland.

International Geneva

Is Geneva prepared for Trump’s – and others’ – cuts to foreign aid?

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 US cuts to foreign aid will have implications reaching around the world. For Geneva, home to thousands of NGOs, a lot is at stake.

Federal Council wants to secure wage protection vis-à-vis the EU with a package of measures

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU: Federal Council adopts measures to secure wage protection

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 The Swiss government has adopted a package of measures to protect Swiss wages, should the new agreements negotiated with the European Union (EU) come into force.

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