Cluster: Geopolitics

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

Switzerland and the EU denounce a situation of 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.

Foreign Affairs

Trump’s tariffs expose weakness of Switzerland’s economic independence

This content was published on Aug 12, 2025 Officials worry that Switzerland’s historic strengths have become liabilities in an age of trade wars.

Mr Cassis receives the Foreign Minister of the United Kingdom

Foreign Affairs

Swiss and UK foreign ministers affirm strong ties during Locarno meeting

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swiss and UK foreign ministers affirm strong diplomatic ties during official Locarno meeting.

Martin Pfister open to buying more weapons from the United States

Foreign Affairs

Swiss defence minister open to buying more weapons from the US

This content was published on Aug 11, 2025 Swiss defence minister signals openness to more US weapon purchases in bid to lower tariffs.

Pharmaceutical companies do not plan job cuts in Switzerland

Drug pricing

US tariffs: pharma firms not planning job cuts in Switzerland

This content was published on Aug 10, 2025 The additional investments in the US will not lead to a reduction in jobs in Switzerland. This is according to pharmaceutical giant Roche, which expects the number of employees to remain stable in the current year. The position of Novartis is similar.

Very close" exchanges between Berne and the business world

Global trade

Swiss government working with firms to overcome high US tariffs

This content was published on Aug 10, 2025 The Swiss delegation that travelled to Washington has returned from talks on tariffs in the United States. The negotiations are now being conducted under the aegis of the government and the federal administration, according to Seco.

Swiss and US parliamentarians meet in Geneva

Swiss and American parliamentarians meet in Geneva

This content was published on Aug 9, 2025 Although this meeting is scheduled to take place twice a year regardless of the current crisis, tariffs were discussed.

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Trump’s tariffs expose weakness of Switzerland’s economic independence

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Swiss and UK foreign ministers affirm strong ties during Locarno meeting

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