Cluster: Geopolitics

Switzerland condemns attacks against Israel

This content was published on Oct 7, 2023 Switzerland has condemned the firing of rockets and other attacks against Israel from Gaza on Saturday.

International Geneva

UN rights office calls for Iranian Nobel laureate’s release

This content was published on Oct 6, 2023 The UN human rights office in Geneva on Friday called for the release of Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Iranian woman activist Narges Mohammadi.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president emphasises need for stability in the Balkans

This content was published on Oct 6, 2023 A stable situation in the Balkans is important for Switzerland, stated Alain Berset shortly before the meeting of the European Political Community (EPC) in Granada, Spain.

Foreign Affairs

Polish embassy in Switzerland refuses to remove ‘illegal’ promotional posters

This content was published on Oct 5, 2023 For the time being, there is no agreement in the dispute over tourism posters on the fence of the Polish ambassador’s residence in Bern.

Foreign Affairs

‘There is no migrant crisis; there is a management crisis’

This content was published on Oct 5, 2023 Political scientist Hasni Abidi analyses the implications of the latest agreement between the EU and Tunisia.

Migrants queue to cross Mexican border into the United States

International Geneva

UN migration agency pivots back to the US

This content was published on Oct 5, 2023 The new head of the UN migration agency vows to shift how migration is perceived.

Blick in den Schweizerischen Nationalpark

Foreign Affairs

How nature parks are becoming an oasis of Swiss-EU cooperation

This content was published on Oct 5, 2023 An EU delegation went for a hike in the Swiss Alps recently, seeking ideas on how to best manage their own nature reserves.

people crossing from sudan to south sudan

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland pledges CHF5 million for Sudan, South Sudan and Chad

This content was published on Oct 4, 2023 The aid will feed into projects to cope with the “deteriorating” humanitarian situation in the region, which has led to millions fleeing their homes.

International Geneva

Outspoken on human rights: Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein

This content was published on Oct 3, 2023 Imogen Foulkes spoke with former UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al Hussein on being blunt, open and free of regrets.

Picture of people wearing Uighur masks in a protest in Bern

Foreign Affairs

Why is Switzerland refusing to follow EU sanctions on China?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2023 Switzerland decided not to join the European Union in imposing sanctions on China. But why was there no communication about this decision?

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