Cluster: Geopolitics

Is Geneva still the capital of peace?

This content was published on May 13, 2024 As multilateral diplomacy and Swiss neutrality come under pressure, Geneva’s reputation as a place of peace is also at risk.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland abstains from vote on Palestinian bid for full UN membership

This content was published on May 11, 2024 On Friday, Switzerland abstained from the vote at the General Assembly on granting the Palestinians new rights at the United Nations (UN).

The exterior of the Federal Asylum Centre, a short, light-coloured building, in Zurich.

Foreign Affairs

North African asylum claims fall after rapid Swiss processing

This content was published on May 10, 2024 The accelerated procedure, now out of its test phase, has resulted in a significant drop in applications from North African countries.

Polish President Andrzej Duda (L) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky (R) attend a press conference during their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, 13 April 2022.

Foreign Affairs

Various leaders confirm participation at Ukraine peace conference

This content was published on May 8, 2024 The presidents of Poland, Finland, and Latvia and the prime ministers of Spain and Belgium will be at the Swiss-hosted talks in mid-June.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government proposes CHF10 million UNRWA donation

This content was published on May 8, 2024 After months of debate, Switzerland plans to give CHF10 million ($11 million) to the UN agency this year, rather than the CHF20 million initially foreseen.

A man uses a laptop with bright keyboard, in Zurich, Switzerland, on March 5, 2019. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler) Ein Mann benutzt ein Laptop mit leuchtender Tastatur, am 5. Maerz 2019 in Zuerich. (KEYSTONE/Christian Beutler)

Foreign Affairs

Russian software used by Swiss federal departments raises security concerns

This content was published on May 8, 2024 A software decryption system used by two Swiss federal departments is linked to a Russian company active in the field of digital investigations.

A blowing flag with the emblem of the Red Cross on top of the headquarters of the International Committee of the Red Cross ICRC in Geneva, Switzerland

International Geneva

Red Cross: 22 staff killed in Middle East since October

This content was published on May 8, 2024 The Red Cross and Red Crescent network in Gaza and Israel has lost 22 staff members since last October, the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) said on Wednesday.

The hall of EPFL’s architecture building in Lausanne is currently occupied by around 50 Pro-Palestinian protesters.

Foreign Affairs

University students in Switzerland join Gaza protest wave

This content was published on May 7, 2024 Pro-Palestinian activists occupied university buildings in Lausanne, Geneva and Zurich on Tuesday, widening the protest movement in the Alpine nation.

Pro-Palestinie sit-in at University of Lausanne.

Foreign Affairs

University of Lausanne calls for end to pro-Palestine sit-in

This content was published on May 7, 2024 The pro-Palestinian occupation continues at the University of Lausanne (UNIL). On Monday evening, a group of students refused to agree to the deadline set by the rectorate.

People walk past the scene of a Russian bomb attack on a residential building in Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine, on May 5, 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Ukraine peace conference should include Russia, says Chinese ambassador

This content was published on May 7, 2024 China supports a peace conference on the Ukraine war that would see equal participation of all parties, says Chinese Ambassador to Russia Zhang Hanhui.

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