Cluster: Geopolitics

Slow justice for Europe’s travelling people

Yenish men, pictured in 1958 on a pitch in Zurich.

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 The Swiss government has officially recognised as a “crime against humanity” its persecution of the nomadic group known as the Yenish.

Federal Council approves EU treaty package and launches consultation process

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland launches consultation process for EU treaty

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss government approves text of a proposed new treaty with the EU and sends it out for consultation.

The European Commission publishes the agreements with Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Brussels reveals text of Switzerland framework deal

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 The European Commission has published the text of a proposed new treaty with Switzerland.

The Federal Council called upon to act in favour of minorities in Syria

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland ‘must protect minorities’ in Syria

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss politicians from across the political spectrum have called on the government to protect minorities in the face of continuing attacks in Syria.

Account freezes on Ukraine imposed by the Federal Council remain in place

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Swiss court rejects appeal to release funds linked to former Ukraine regime

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss Supreme Court rejects appeal to unfreeze the assets of people linked to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Cultural activists and members of civil society are painting on a local bus as they are staging a song march for victims who were killed during the recent nationwide student protests over quotas in government jobs, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin/NurPhoto) (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland withdraws from democracy support in Bangladesh

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Promoting democracy around the world is one of Switzerland’s goals, but at the same time the funds for such efforts are dwindling.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss secret service had links to more companies linked to Russia

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss intelligence agents had with two more controversial Russian companies besides software provider Kaspersky.

Eleven arrests following pro-Palestine demonstration in Zurich

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Tear gas and 11 arrests as pro-Palestine Zurich rally turns violent

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Riots break out at unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration in Zurich, leading to 11 arrests.

Global elections

Italy’s referendum flop sends a warning to the left

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Italy’s latest referendums fell short of reaching the required turnout. Political scientist Giorgio Malet puts the results into perspective.

Cassis calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

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Swiss foreign minister calls on Israel to authorise more aid to Gaza

This content was published on Jun 12, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has called on Israel to allow more aid for the Gaza Strip.

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