Cluster: Swiss Abroad

From coercion to ‘no means no’: Switzerland updates its definition of rape

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 The much-awaited legislation includes an overhaul of the rather restrictive current definition of sexual coercion and rape.

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More than 46,000 drone pilots gained certificate in 2023

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 Some 46,300 remote pilots in Switzerland acquired a certificate of competence for drones last year.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang to visit Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 Chinese Premier Li Qiang will meet Defence Minister Viola Amherd in the Swiss capital Bern on Monday. He will be received with military honours.

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Swiss ex-diplomat creates tropical forest in China

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 Gérard Burgermeister, a former Swiss diplomat, has spent years transforming a rubber plantation in southwest China into a tropical forest.

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Swiss government accused of massive online surveillance

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service (SRC) is allegedly monitoring the digital activities of the Swiss population.

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Swiss political alliance challenges motorway expansion with referendum

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 The "Stop motorway construction mania" alliance submitted a referendum against the expansion of the Swiss motorways to the Federal Council on Thursday.

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Alain Berset candidates for Council of Europe Secretary General

This content was published on Jan 11, 2024 Former interior minister, Alain Berset has expressed his interest in the post of Secretary General of the Council of Europe based in Strasbourg.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jan 10, 2024 Child labour in cocoa plantations, online surveillance, Russian assets, and more. All covered in today's briefing.

Diplomats tasked with sharing nuanced view of Swiss neutrality

This content was published on Jan 10, 2024 Addressing diplomats from around the world, Swiss President Viola Amherd called for an understanding of Swiss foreign policy.

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