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Calls mount for Switzerland to stop trade with Israeli settlements

This content was published on Aug 22, 2026 Calls grow for Switzerland to ban imports from Israel settlements in response to opinion from the International Court of Justice.

Why does Switzerland not require its banks to return funds derived from corruption directly to the affected states?

Swiss position

Switzerland’s crackdown on dirty money has a blind spot

This content was published on Aug 22, 2026 Has Switzerland ceased to be a safe haven for the fortunes of corrupt heads of state and their families? Only partly. Here are the key facts.

Vaud wants to withdraw emergency aid from around 40 people

Foreign Affairs

Swiss canton wants to withdraw emergency aid from dozens of Ukrainians

This content was published on Aug 21, 2026 Vaud’s cantonal government has decided to stop providing emergency assistance to around 40 Ukrainians whose applications for S permits have been rejected.

Swiss diplomacy

How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval

Switzerland, like other rich donors, is slashing its aid budget and recasting assistance priorities in response to global crises – and national interests.

Several pairs of red women's shoes lined up on a display shelf

Global trade

Battle is on to preserve legacy of dying Swiss shoe brand Bally

This content was published on Aug 21, 2026 Can 40,000 historic Bally shoes be saved with the company on the verge of going bust?

Almost all tariffs on Swiss exports to China will be abolished

Foreign Affairs

Deal reached to abolish nearly all tariffs on Swiss exports to China

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Switzerland and China reached a deal to scrap tariffs on 99.8% of Swiss exports after phase-outs.

ECB head Lagarde 'appears ready' to take WEF role

Foreign Affairs

Lagarde ‘still being pursued’ for WEF top Job

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 WEF 'still courting Christine Lagarde' to take over as its next chair.

The Swiss franc is again a haven against volatility

Global trade

Carry traders pivot to Swiss franc as yen volatility spikes

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Carry traders turn to Swiss franc as threat of higher interest rates looms in Japan.

Pharma supply chains

Swiss exports rebounded in July driven by pharma sector

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Switzerland’s foreign trade rebounded in July, with exports showing strong growth following a decline the previous month.

The federal government and the gas industry are stepping up gas security measures for the winter

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government bolsters gas supply for winter

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Switzerland is bolstering its gas supplies ahead of the coming winter.

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