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AI is big business at Europe’s borders
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Loopholes for research and growing militarisation of asylum policy across Europe are creating lucrative opportunities.
Is offering a Rolex to a foreign official considered bribery under Swiss law?
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Swissinfo examines whether the Swiss Criminal Code would apply to Swiss company executives who brought a pair of valuable gifts on a recent visit to the White House.
We cover global affairs from Geneva, focusing on humanitarian aid, conflict resolution, and climate change. Our UN-based reporters provide first-hand access to sources and information.
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SOS Méditerranée’s rescue operations at risk amid Geneva funding cuts
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SOS Méditerranée faces severe funding cuts threatening its rescue missions.
World fights nicotine addiction but Switzerland continues to drag feet
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The COP11 meeting of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control recently concluded in Geneva. Switzerland has still not ratified the treaty.
How Ukraine’s army is learning to protect civilians
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The Geneva-based organisation Geneva Call is training Ukrainian soldiers in international humanitarian law (IHL), helping them to understand how to protect civilians.
Inside Geneva: is climate change the forgotten crisis?
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COP30 has ended without a firm commitment to phase out fossil fuels. Inside Geneva talks to some campaigners who remain surprisingly optimistic.
Drug trade and land grabs threaten Amazon communities on climate front lines
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Drug trafficking, violence and weak state support overshadow Peru’s Amarakaeri reserve, where Indigenous communities are struggling to protect forests.
As Sudan’s agony deepens, scrutiny sharpens on UAE and gold
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Massacres in El-Fasher renew focus on Sudan’s war and the UAE’s gold trade. Swiss NGO Swissaid warns conflict gold is fuelling the bloodshed.
‘Flexibility is key’ in the race to deliver aid after Hurricane Melissa
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The Red Cross’s approach to hurricanes like Melissa focuses on faster action, local partnerships and forecast-based relief.
China and the US are dining and dashing at the UN: it’s time to stop them
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The world needs to get China and the US to pay their part at the UN, writes Phil Lynch from the International Service for Human Rights (ISHR).
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As the United Nations marks its 80th anniversary, Inside Geneva asks: is the world’s most ambitious multilateral project still fit for purpose?
Switzerland plays a crucial role in international politics across many areas. We uncover the complexities of Swiss politics globally and provide fresh perspectives on international developments.
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Detained 81-year-old Swiss-Tunisian is finally sentenced and released
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After more than a year and a half in prison in Tunisia, Mustapha Djemali was finally brought to trial and immediately released from prison.
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
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Since the 2024 war, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel has become a no-man’s land of devastation. We join a team of United Nations military observers on patrol on the Lebanese side.
How the neutrality initiative could affect Swiss policy
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The neutrality initiative seeks to incorporate a strict interpretation of Swiss neutrality in the federal constitution. What would this mean for Switzerland’s foreign and security policy?
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Former ambassador Paul Widmer argues in favour of accepting the neutrality initiative, as Swiss neutrality depends on international recognition for its credibility and effectiveness.
As Switzerland prepares to chair the OSCE, is this body still relevant?
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In 2026 Switzerland will take over the chair of the OSCE, which is in a deep crisis. Expectations are high – also on the part of Russia.
Averting conflict can become Switzerland’s role in Arctic science diplomacy
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Switzerland is making meaningful contributions to Arctic governance and multilateral dialogue, as the Arctic becomes a geopolitical and environmental epicentre.
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From UN warnings in Geneva to eyewitness accounts from Gaza, Swissinfo documents two years of the Hamas-Israel war and its devastating humanitarian toll.
Timeline: Switzerland and the war in the Middle East since October 7, 2023
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Since October 7, 2023, Switzerland has repeatedly emphasised the need to end hostilities in the Middle East. However, its positions have attracted criticism.
Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state
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Around 150 countries – or three-quarters of UN member states – recognise Palestinian statehood. Switzerland, for various reasons, is not one of them.
With US in retreat, can Switzerland maintain fight against kleptocracy?
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The tough task of uncovering illicit finance held by corrupt officials and returning stolen assets is being complicated by slow progress and waning US leadership.
Explainer: How the new US tariffs are already impacting the Swiss economy
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On August 1, US President Donald Trump announced a tariff of 39% for Switzerland. The effects are slowly becoming visible.
Dmitry Muratov: ‘I’m not afraid to live without hope’
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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.
How Trump is manoeuvring Switzerland closer to the EU
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The steep US tariffs of 39% have sent shockwaves through Switzerland. They give a boost to those who advocate closer ties with the EU.
How the Locarno Film Festival brought Chinese films to the West
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Over the past 75 years, some pivotal Chinese films and filmmakers have had their first encounter with international critics at Locarno.
How a Swiss diplomat experienced the end of WWII in Japan
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Eighty years ago, the US dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, precipitating the end of the Second World War. Camille Gorgé captured the moment in his memoirs.
Has your continent reached its peak or is there still potential for economic growth?
Some regions of the world are on an upward trajectory with the promise of a steadily improving future. Where do you live? And in which direction is your region or continent developing?
How could frozen Russian assets be reused to benefit Ukraine?
What should be done with Russian assets seized in Switzerland? Can they be handed over to Ukraine or would that violate the rule of law and undermine faith in banks? Would confiscating assets to pay for the reconstruction of Ukraine be compatible with Swiss neutrality? Are there other diplomatic options to assist with Ukraine’s post-war recovery? The…
“Is it true that…?” We receive many questions from you every day: on social media, via email, or in our debates. So we decided to launch a video series: “Truth or tale? Your questions and claims about Switzerland answered.”
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Truth or tale: Could conscription solve military personnel shortages?
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Truth or tale: Have foreign leaders hidden money in Swiss banks?
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Truth or tale: Are US patients subsidising healthcare in Switzerland?
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Truth or tale: is Switzerland injecting harmful chemicals into the sky?
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Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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Truth or tale: does Switzerland send its unusable old cars to Africa?
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Bombs in Brighton, timers from Switzerland and secret bank accounts in Geneva. Patrick Ryan, one of the IRA’s leading members, was also a priest.
Why is pro-business Switzerland considering screening investments by foreigners?
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Swiss policymakers plan to introduce their first screening system for foreign investment in security-critical industries.
World fights nicotine addiction but Switzerland continues to drag feet
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The COP11 meeting of the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control recently concluded in Geneva. Switzerland has still not ratified the treaty.
How Ukraine’s army is learning to protect civilians
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The Geneva-based organisation Geneva Call is training Ukrainian soldiers in international humanitarian law (IHL), helping them to understand how to protect civilians.
Syrian refugees in Lebanon in dilemma over staying or returning
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After the fall of the Syrian regime, some refugees are returning home, while tens of thousands are once again taking flight.
Detained 81-year-old Swiss-Tunisian is finally sentenced and released
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After more than a year and a half in prison in Tunisia, Mustapha Djemali was finally brought to trial and immediately released from prison.
Inside Geneva: is climate change the forgotten crisis?
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COP30 has ended without a firm commitment to phase out fossil fuels. Inside Geneva talks to some campaigners who remain surprisingly optimistic.
How a global plan to preserve forests launched a carbon offset debate
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The journey of a UN-backed scheme to prevent deforestation through carbon offsets exposes the challenges of influencing climate-related practices from afar.
Drug trade and land grabs threaten Amazon communities on climate front lines
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Drug trafficking, violence and weak state support overshadow Peru’s Amarakaeri reserve, where Indigenous communities are struggling to protect forests.
Rubble and drones: in the no-go zone between Lebanon and Israel
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Since the 2024 war, the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel has become a no-man’s land of devastation. We join a team of United Nations military observers on patrol on the Lebanese side.
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