Cluster: Geopolitics

Parliament in favour of Swiss defence partnership with EU

National Council supports Federal Council in armaments cooperation with EU

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives has voted in favour of the government's plans for a security and defence partnership with the European Union.

Human rights

Slowness and alleged political interference mark Swiss record on international crimes

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 In Switzerland, justice on universal jurisdiction cases continues to go at a snail’s pace, despite the attorney general’s promises to make them a priority.

Brazilian soldiers disembark in Naples during the summer of 1944.

Foreign Affairs

How Switzerland protected Latin American interests in Nazi Europe

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Switzerland represented interests of Latin American countries during the Second World War. This helped it shape a global diplomatic network.

Global trade

How the Swiss central bank built a $167bn tech-led US stocks portfolio

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The Swiss National Bank has more than $42 billion invested in Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Meta.

Opinion

War & peace

Why Switzerland must put human rights at the core of the OSCE

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The OSCE presidency presents an opportunity to refocus the organisation on one of its core mission, argue Eleonora Mongelli and Florian Irminger.

Agribusiness

Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?

Hayek (Swatch): 'whole world saw Switzerland panic'

Foreign Affairs

Swatch CEO on tariffs: ‘whole world saw Switzerland panic’

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Swatch CEO criticises Swiss government's response to US tariffs, urging stronger action.

Opinion

Global elections

In Eastern Europe corruption lies at heart of polarisation

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Political scientist Daniel Bochsler argues that the polarisation in Eastern Europe is more about criminal connections than content.

An Estonian woman retrieves her digital health card. Photo taken in Tallinn, 2018.

Digital Democracy

Why a slow-paced digital transition may be best for democracy

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 When it comes to digital transformation, Switzerland and digital pioneer Estonia are at the opposite ends of the spectrum. What can be learnt from these two very different experiences?

Reduction in the number of F-35 fighter jets ordered possible

Foreign Affairs

US says Switzerland can order fewer fighter jets amid cost hike

This content was published on Sep 14, 2025 According to the American authorities, a possible reduction in the number of F-35 fighter jets ordered by Switzerland is possible to cushion the unexpected cost increase.

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