Cluster: Geopolitics

With UK deal, EU wants to avoid another Swiss mess

This content was published on Jan 23, 2020 The battles between Britain and the EU won’t suddenly end if they reach a deal this year on their future relationship.

Foreign Affairs

Venezuelan leader urges Swiss crackdown on illegal gold

This content was published on Jan 23, 2020 Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, he accused those who purchase the precious metal of financing a “criminal conglomerate” and armed groups. He claims gold trafficking props up the government of Venezuela and guerilla movements such as the National Liberation Army in Colombia. “The first thing to do is to stop…

International Geneva

Swiss offer help to combat spread of coronavirus

This content was published on Jan 22, 2020 Switzerland is well prepared to face an outbreak of coronavirus and is ready to support international efforts to prevent a pandemic, says minister.

Foreign Affairs

Trump on US Senate: ‘They know what they’re doing’

This content was published on Jan 22, 2020 As the US Senate moves ahead with an impeachment trial, US President Trump was all smiles in Switzerland on Wednesday.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: Why humanitarian groups go to Davos

This content was published on Jan 22, 2020 WEF has always been a venue for the world’s political and business leaders, but increasingly, the big humanitarian aid agencies go to Davos, too.

Foreign Affairs

Trump tells Sommaruga he wants Swiss-US trade deal

This content was published on Jan 21, 2020 US President Donald Trump has told Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga he wants a free trade agreement with Switzerland.

International Geneva

Welcome to a ‘woke’ WEF

This content was published on Jan 21, 2020 Is it worth humanitarians going to the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos?

The ordinary but indispensable people at WEF

This content was published on Jan 21, 2020 Away from the high-level meetings and glitzy events, who keeps Davos running during the World Economic Forum?

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president upbeat after EU meeting in Davos

This content was published on Jan 20, 2020 Rotating Swiss President Simonetta Sommaruga says her first meeting with the President of the European Commission was constructive.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-funded projects in Romania and Bulgaria get thumbs up

This content was published on Jan 20, 2020 Most of the 93 Swiss-backed “cohesion fund” projects in Bulgaria and Romania were a success, reports the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.

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