Cluster: Geopolitics

Explainer: Why Europe is bringing back conscription

Military personnel shortages are becoming a global issue.

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Europe’s shortage of professional soldiers, amid mounting concerns over Russian military ambitions, is forcing countries to revisit the idea of conscription.

Mô Bleeker, the UN’s voice on atrocity prevention, speaks to Swissinfo

Humanitarian aid

UN’s Mô Bleeker: ‘Everything we have built is being called into question’

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Mô Bleeker, the UN’s voice on atrocity prevention, speaks to Swissinfo about defending humanity’s red lines in times of war.

"A very good discussion" on customs duties, says Parmelin

Swiss Politics

Swiss economics minister praises ‘very good’ tariff talks with US

This content was published on Nov 14, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin was upbeat on Thursday after his visit to Washington to discuss tariffs.

New FSD project for demining vehicles in Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

Swiss project to repair demining vehicles in Ukraine

This content was published on Nov 13, 2025 The Fondation suisse de déminage (FSD) has launched a project to help the Ukrainian State Emergency Service repair and modernise its demining vehicles.