Geopolitics

Rival cities vie to ‘poach’ international organisations from Geneva

The city of Geneva is host to 40 international institutions, organisations, bodies as well the UN's European headquarters, 750 NGOs and the permanent representations of 185 member states, including Switzerland.

This content was published on Sep 7, 2026 Trump aid cuts prompt European and Gulf capitals to try to lure away UN bodies and NGOs.

Federal Government doubles aid funding and sends experts to Nepal

International cooperation

Switzerland sends more aid funding, experts to Nepal

This content was published on Sep 5, 2026 Following the devastating floods in Nepal, Switzerland is doubling its aid to $2 million and sending three experts to assist with reconstruction.

Switzerland’s only refinery is out of action, “but there are stocks”

War & peace

Oil stocks can cover Swiss refinery standstill

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Bern insists that the supply of petroleum products in Switzerland remains secure.

Council of States committee gives a clear ‘yes’ to the EU treaty package

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Senate committee gives thumbs-up to EU treaty

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Senate Foreign Affairs Committee majority supports content of new Bilateral Agreements III.

Switzerland has been kept waiting for the air defence system

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Patriot missile deal with Germany falls through

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Attempts by the Swiss army to order Patriot air missile systems via Germany have broken down.

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Chinese retail platform Temu challenges consumers and retailers

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Temu's expansion drive could come at expense of Swiss consumers and retailers, says trade group.

Opinion

Trade policy

As a maritime power, Switzerland has a responsibility when it comes to shipbreaking

This content was published on Sep 4, 2026 Every year, hundreds of ships are scrapped with little consideration for workers and the environment.

UNESCO inscription of ‘perpetual peace’ celebrated in Fribourg

Foreign Affairs

UNESCO inscription of 1516 treaty celebrated in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 3, 2026 France and Switzerland celebrated the inclusion of the “Perpetual Peace” of 1516 in UNESCO’s international Memory of the World register in an official ceremony on Thursday.

UBS faces US pressure over legacy WWII practices

Workplace

US Senate pushes UBS for new details on Nazi-linked accounts

This content was published on Sep 3, 2026 Senate Judiciary Committee demands new responses to dozens of questions from investigation.

Healthcare innovation

China’s pharma companies turn to Europe for growth

This content was published on Sep 3, 2026 China has become a pharma powerhouse, but local firms still face a steep climb toward financial stability and global growth.

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