Geopolitics

Women are vital to lasting peace, but their expertise is often overlooked

This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 Despite UN efforts, women are still largely absent from peace negotiations. Yet studies show that their participation makes agreements more sustainable.

Swiss position

A brief history of Swiss banking oversight and its scandals

This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 Scandals and outside pressure have shaped Swiss banking regulations – yet powerful financial lobbies have often managed to water them down.

Billions-on-the-table bid for Swiss pharmaceutical supplier Polypeptide

Global trade

Korean firm bids CHF1.5bn for Swiss pharma supplier Polypeptide

This content was published on Jul 20, 2026 South Korean biopharmaceutical Samsung Biologics bids for Swiss pharma ingredient firm Polypeptide.

Romande Energie is investing outside Switzerland for the first time

Global trade

Swiss energy provider invests in Finnish company

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Swiss energy firm Romande Energie acquires minority stake in Finnish company Hyperion Robotics.

Switzerland joins NATO partnership for the purchase of ammunition

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland joins NATO ammunition purchasing pact

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Switzerland joins NATO partnership for joint procurement of ammunition.

Swiss F/A-18s were supposed to be taken out of service from 2030.

Global trade

Switzerland mulls extending lifespan of F/A-18 fighter jets

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Politicians challenge plans to decommission F/A-18 fighter jets from 2030 onwards.

A seat on the European Court of Human Rights

Swiss position

Swiss candidate for ECHR faces unprecedented smear campaign

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Federal Court judge Julia Hänni almost withdrew her candidacy for the European Court of Human Rights after an anonymous campaign accusing her of plagiarism.

Asylum applications fell in the first half of the year

Foreign Affairs

Swiss asylum applications fell in first half of year

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Significantly fewer asylum applications were submitted in Switzerland in the first half of 2026.

Stadler is to deliver 21 trains to the United States

Global trade

Swiss rail firm Stadler to deliver 21 trams to US

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Swiss railway equipment manufacturer Stadler to deliver 21 trams to Austin, Texas.

How neutral should Switzerland actually be?

For some it isn’t neutral enough, for others it’s too much so. What do you think – how should Switzerland shape its neutrality today?

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