Cluster: Geopolitics

Swiss environment minister ‘hopeful’ plastic pollution treaty within reach

Rösti "hopes to the end" for an agreement on plastics

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Swiss Environment Minister Albert Rösti said he's "hopeful until the end" that an ambitious agreement against plastic pollution can be negotiated by the end of the year.

Human rights

Dmitry Muratov: ‘I’m not afraid to live without hope’

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Dmitry Muratov, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and former editor-in-chief of the Russian newspaper Novaya Gazeta, talks to Swissinfo about truth in the era of digital autocracies.

F-35 fighter jets from the USA cost more than originally planned

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland must pay more than originally planned for US F-35 fighter jets

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 Switzerland has been unable to push through a fixed-price deal (CHF6 billion) with the United States for 36 new F-35 fighter jets.

Sudanese army chief meets US envoy in Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

US envoy meets Sudan army chief in Switzerland to discuss peace proposal

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and US envoy for Africa Massad Boulos met in Switzerland to discuss a US peace plan aimed at ending the civil war in Sudan.

Foreign Affairs

Women of the Helsinki Movement

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 Fifty years after the Helsinki Accords, it is time to talk about the women who turned a diplomatic promise into a personal mission.

Population does not want to make any concessions to the USA, according to survey

Foreign Affairs

US tariffs: most Swiss rule out making future concessions, survey reveals

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 According to a survey published on Wednesday, most Swiss residents are against offering concessions to the US in the current tariff dispute.

Switzerland and the EU denounce a situation of famine in Gaza

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland, EU and over 20 nations call for urgent action to stop famine in Gaza

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 Switzerland, the European Union and 23 other countries have sharply criticised the "unfolding famine" situation in Gaza and called for urgent action.

Swiss participate in flotilla against sea blockade in Gaza

Human rights

Swiss citizens will also participate in flotilla against Gaza blockade

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Swiss citizens are also taking part in the worldwide flotilla that intends to break the sea blockade in Gaza. The Waves of Freedom Association (WOFA) plans to leave with five boats loaded with baby milk powder and water filters.

After the EU, Berne targets Russian oil with new sanctions

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland follows the EU with new sanctions against Russian oil

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Switzerland is stepping up its sanctions against Russia in the context of the war in Ukraine. The measures are aimed at Russia's oil windfall. The European Union (EU) approved the same package of sanctions, the 18th since the start of the war, in mid-July.

Trump: "Gold will not be subject to tariffs"

Global trade

Gold will not be subject to tariffs, says Trump

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Last week, it was unclear whether the new tariffs would also be imposed on gold bars from Switzerland.

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