Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss government supports selling tanks back to Germany

This content was published on May 24, 2023 The Swiss government will ask parliament for permission to re-sell 25 battle tanks back to Germany.

International Geneva

Red Cross to cut 1,800 jobs worldwide

This content was published on May 24, 2023 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is carrying out larger than expected cuts to humanitarian staff and offices.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss presidency of UN Security Council ‘works well’

This content was published on May 23, 2023 Switzerland currently chairs the United Nations Security Council, the first time since becoming a full member of the UN in 2002.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-NATO researchers test reconnaissance technologies

This content was published on May 23, 2023 Specialists from the Swiss army and NATO countries took part in joint research experiments in eastern Switzerland in mid-May.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and ICRC warn of digital threats in conflict zones

This content was published on May 23, 2023 “New technologies can reduce the burden on civilian populations,” Berset told ambassadors and state representatives on Monday night. “But they also bring new threats, like disinformation or illegal surveillance.” Artificial intelligence (AI) can lead to more violence if used maliciously, while exchanging civilian data can leave them more vulnerable, he said. Berset is in New…

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland welcomes Sudan ceasefire and urges negotiations

This content was published on May 22, 2023 Switzerland called on the warring parties to return to negotiations for a lasting cessation of hostilities.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs EU ‘cohesion payment’ agreement with Lithuania

This content was published on May 22, 2023 The Alpine nation has committed to contributing CHF45.2 million to support Lithuania in health, vocational education and civic participation.

International Geneva

WHO: Swiss president urges world to ‘remain vigilant’ as pandemic ends

This content was published on May 21, 2023 Swiss president Alain Berset opened the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, praising progress made to end the pandemic while calling on the world to stay vigilant.

Foreign Affairs

Iran summons Swiss ambassador over critical tweet

This content was published on May 21, 2023 Swiss ambassador to Iran Nadine Olivieri Lozano was summoned by the Iranian foreign ministry following a tweet condemning three executions.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss exports of dual-use goods to Ukraine increase sharply

This content was published on May 21, 2023 Official statistics show that Swiss exports of dual-use goods to Ukraine have risen significantly in the first quarter of 2023.

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