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Ruag reaches deal with German firm on 25 disputed Leopard tanks

Ruag MRO and German company agree on 25 Leopard wagons dispute

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 The Swiss defence contractor has settled an old dispute with Global Logistics Support (GLS) regarding 25 Leopard 1 tanks.

Federal Councillor Jans compares EU treaty package with the Rütli oath

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Swiss minister likens EU deal to foundational Swiss ‘Rütli oath’

This content was published on Jun 15, 2025 Beat Jans said on Sunday that the new bilateral deal with Brussels was a “mutual promise in difficult times”.

40 years of the Schengen Area: a Europe without internal borders

Foreign Affairs

Schengen Area marks 40-year anniversary

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 In 1985, five European states laid the foundations for a common area without border controls. Switzerland joined in 2008.

Foreign Affairs

Israel attacks: Swiss ambassador in Iran summoned by authorities

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 The ambassador was summoned in the framework of the Swiss protecting power mandate for the US in Iran.

Yenish men, pictured in 1958 on a pitch in Zurich.

Foreign Affairs

Slow justice for Europe’s travelling people

This content was published on Jun 14, 2025 The Swiss government has officially recognised as a “crime against humanity” its persecution of the nomadic group known as the Yenish.

Federal Council approves EU treaty package and launches consultation process

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Switzerland launches consultation process for EU treaty

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss government approves text of a proposed new treaty with the EU and sends it out for consultation.

The European Commission publishes the agreements with Switzerland

Foreign Affairs

Brussels reveals text of Switzerland framework deal

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 The European Commission has published the text of a proposed new treaty with Switzerland.

The Federal Council called upon to act in favour of minorities in Syria

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Switzerland ‘must protect minorities’ in Syria

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss politicians from across the political spectrum have called on the government to protect minorities in the face of continuing attacks in Syria.

Account freezes on Ukraine imposed by the Federal Council remain in place

Foreign Affairs

Swiss court rejects appeal to release funds linked to former Ukraine regime

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Swiss Supreme Court rejects appeal to unfreeze the assets of people linked to former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Cultural activists and members of civil society are painting on a local bus as they are staging a song march for victims who were killed during the recent nationwide student protests over quotas in government jobs, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin/NurPhoto) (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland withdraws from democracy support in Bangladesh

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Promoting democracy around the world is one of Switzerland’s goals, but at the same time the funds for such efforts are dwindling.

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