Geopolitics

Over 50 former diplomats blast Switzerland for ‘silence’ on Israel

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 In a joint letter, 55 former diplomats have expressed their shock at Switzerland’s “silence and passivity” regarding Israel’s “war crimes” in Gaza.

Insufficient aid to Gaza, Federal Council delegate

Geneva organisations

Swiss aid expert criticises Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

This content was published on Jun 1, 2025 The aid work of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is insufficient says Swiss government Delegate for Humanitarian Aid Dominik Stillhart.

Patient safety

Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.

MMR vaccine. Syringe and vial on a counter. This combined vaccine protects infants from three viral diseases: measles, mumps and rubella.

Medicine access

One paper, 20 years of damage

This content was published on May 30, 2025 Nearly 30 years ago an academic paper wrongly linked autism to a measles vaccine. The impacts are still being felt today.

WEF: Schwab, 'I talked to Lagarde about chairmanship'

International Geneva

Schwab moots Christine Lagarde as successor at WEF

This content was published on May 29, 2025 The WEF founder says he has been in talks with the ECB boss about taking over at the Geneva-based organisation.

Human rights lawyer Luz Marina Monzón Cifuentes in Bern.

Foreign Affairs

A call for ‘the courage to keep fighting for peace’ in Colombia

This content was published on May 29, 2025 Colombian human rights defender Luz Marina Monzón explains how international – and Swiss – support is vital for Colombia’s path to peace.

Hundreds of indigenous people protest in Bogota, Colombia, on April 1, 2025.

Foreign Affairs

Peace in Colombia hangs by a thread – what next?

This content was published on May 29, 2025 International backing for peace in Colombia must not falter, says a human rights lawyer who has played a key role in the country’s peace process.

Workplace

Swiss government seeks better labour integration of Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on May 28, 2025 The Swiss government has now set a goal of 50% of Ukrainian refugees to be in employment by the end of 2025, compared with 38% at present.

Federal Council adopts draft for a US negotiating mandate

Global trade

Swiss government adopts draft mandate for US tariff negotiations

This content was published on May 28, 2025 On Wednesday, the federal government adopted a draft negotiating mandate on trade and economic issues with the US.

Patient safety

WHO members approve global climate plan

This content was published on May 28, 2025 WHO member states have approved a global plan to strengthen initiatives that limit the effects of industry on health.

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