Cluster: Geopolitics

Global tariff dispute weighs on Swiss labour market

Global customs dispute weighs on Swiss labour market

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Swiss employers expect fewer hires in late 2025 as global tariffs bite.

Parmelin signs free trade agreement with Mercosur states

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland signs free trade agreement with Mercosur states

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Switzerland signs major free trade deal with Mercosur, granting tariff cuts on exports.

The Democratic Republic of Congo produces over 70 percent of the global supply of cobalt. The metal is a critical component of batteries and seen as key to the renewable energy transition.

International Geneva

UN experts warn Congo’s conflict minerals slipping into global market

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 A UN report warns that minerals extracted from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) financing war are illegally entering the global market.

On the night of August 31, Afghanistan was hit by a destructive earthquake measuring 6 on the Richter scale. More than 6,700 houses were destroyed.

International Geneva

Aid workers race against clock after earthquake in Afghanistan

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 With winter approaching, humanitarian workers in Afghanistan are short of resources and are struggling to reach victims of a deadly earthquake, especially women.

International Geneva

The UN is 80 – but is it still relevant?

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Inside Geneva speaks to Richard Gowan, at the International Crisis Group, on UN achievements over the past 80 years and future challenges.

Switzerland and 13 other countries want to strengthen trade relations

Global trade

Switzerland launches trade alliance with 13 small and medium-sized economies

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Together with 13 other countries, Switzerland wants to diversify and strengthen trade relations. With this in mind, the small and medium-sized economies involved have launched the "Future of Investment and Trade Partnership".

NGOs appeal to federal court against drone purchase

Foreign Affairs

NGOs appeal to Swiss court to denounce Israeli drone purchase

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 NGOs urge Swiss court to reject a drone deal with Israeli firm Elbit Systems over alleged violations of international law.

International Geneva

Is the UN still relevant at 80?

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, our Inside Geneva podcast asks whether the organisation still matters.

Councillors approve participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament greenlights participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Swiss parliament approves joining EU asylum solidarity mechanism to share migrant support.

Companies respond to customs duties with automation and regionalisation

Trade policy

Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States, including increasing efficiency and automation.

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