Cluster: Geopolitics

What remains of the UN dream 80 years after the Second World War?

Signing of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco on 26 June 1945.

This content was published on May 6, 2025 Eighty years after the creation of the United Nations, the rise of extremes and the return of open conflict are challenging the international institutions that emerged after the war.

Exercise in Austria: more accidents involving Swiss people

Foreign Affairs

More Swiss soldiers involved in accidents during training in Austria

This content was published on May 3, 2025 The Swiss army has reported various accidents involving Swiss soldiers during the exercise “TRIAS 25” in Austria. Some have led to hospitalisations.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Air Force doubles permanently available F/A-18 fighter jet patrols

This content was published on May 3, 2025 The Swiss Air Force will double the number of F/A-18 fighter jet patrols permanently available from one to two.

Swiss-EU relations divide opinion in Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Swiss politicians bemoan limited access to EU treaty details

This content was published on May 2, 2025 Protests that only a few Swiss parliamentarians will be able to read the contents of a new agreement negotiated with the EU.

Swiss diplomacy

Why the Swiss army is training for an emergency in Austria

This content was published on May 2, 2025 The Swiss army is practising recapturing terrain with the Austrians and Germans. Russia is keeping a close eye on things.

Federal Councillor Pfister reaffirms military cooperation with neighbours

Foreign Affairs

Swiss defence minister reaffirms military cooperation with neighbours

This content was published on May 1, 2025 On his first trip abroad in government, Defence Minister Martin Pfister visited the Swiss troops taking part in a major exercise in Austria.