Cluster: Geopolitics

The World Trade Organization and the demise of multilateralism

This content was published on May 15, 2020 The resignation of the WTO director-general does not bode well for the international trading system, multilateralism and International Geneva.

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Swiss focus on vaccine and diagnostics in global fight against Covid-19

This content was published on May 13, 2020 The government has approved CHF175 million in funds to help secure universal access to diagnostic and therapeutic products and boost humanitarian aid.

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Further Swiss border crossing points to be opened

This content was published on May 9, 2020 May 11 marks the start of the second phase of a plan to restore normality to life in Switzerland. Many schools will resume teaching, shops and restaurants will be allowed to re-open, public transport will go back to normal service and restrictions on entry to the country will be eased. From Monday border crossings will…

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‘Swiss brand’ enhanced during pandemic

This content was published on May 9, 2020 The measures Switzerland has taken to cope with the coronavirus pandemic has strengthened its global reputation.

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US thanks Switzerland for efforts on detainees in Iran

This content was published on May 6, 2020 Switzerland has asked Tehran to extend the medical leave of absence from detention of American navy veteran Michael White.

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Swiss parliament calls for global ceasefire to fight coronavirus

This content was published on May 6, 2020 Switzerland’s House of Representatives has called for warring parties around the world to lay down their arms in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

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UN interns feel ‘left behind’ amid coronavirus pandemic

This content was published on May 1, 2020 Interns at United Nations agencies say their precarious work situation has been exacerbated with the outbreak of the virus.

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French and German ambassadors urge coordinated border opening

This content was published on May 1, 2020 The coronavirus crisis has highlighted the “common destiny” of Switzerland and European Union countries, say the French and German ambassadors.

ICRC workers delivering supplies in Ivory Coast

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Covid 19: Switzerland earmarks CHF400 million for international aid

This content was published on Apr 30, 2020 Half of the funds will go to the Geneva-based International Committee of the Red Cross as an interest-free loan.

Men queue for gasoline in front of their cars.

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Swiss oil traders and banks burned by Venezuela ties

This content was published on Apr 29, 2020 Several Swiss companies and banks have found themselves in the line of fire as the United States ramps up pressure on the Venezuelan government.

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