Geopolitics

No peace without oversight: monitoring Ukraine’s ceasefire

Moscow is decorated ahead of Victory Day celebrations. Russia’s unilateral three-day ceasefire has come into effect as the country prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its victory over Nazi Germany and its allies in World War II on May 9.

This content was published on May 8, 2025 A Swiss expert in conflict resolution highlights the need for consensus on key elements of the agreement and its monitoring system.

Berne: systematic German rejections against the law

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland says pushbacks at border by Germany are unlawful

This content was published on May 8, 2025 Switzerland considers Germany's planned systematic pushbacks at the border to be contrary to existing law, the department of justice has said.

An Ethiopian man carries a USAID donated sack of wheat on his shoulders to be distributed by the Relief Society of Tigray in the town of Agula, in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia, in May 2021.

International Geneva

Trump’s aid cuts plunge humanitarian sector into existential crisis

This content was published on May 8, 2025 US President Donald Trump’s return to the White House has come with sweeping cuts to humanitarian aid.

Outdoor apparel companies have long relied on PFAS, so-called forever chemicals, to make products water-resistant.

International Geneva

PFAS regulation: ‘forever chemical’ banned under global treaty

This content was published on May 8, 2025 International negotiations in Geneva have led to a major breakthrough: the addition of a new "forever chemical" to the Stockholm Convention's blacklist

Sustainable gold: Valcambi leaves the Swiss Better Gold Association

Global trade

Valcambi withdraws from Swiss Better Gold Association

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss refinery said it's no longer appropriate to collaborate with the organisation, which aims to improve working and living conditions in mining communities.

Photo of JCB machine carrying the damaged part of an aircraft in India.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland urges India and Pakistan to ease tensions

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The foreign ministry said it currently has no information on the Swiss nationals involved.

The Trump administration’s trade war against China has triggered concerns about global supply chains.

International Geneva

US and China to launch formal trade talks

This content was published on May 7, 2025 Washington dispatches Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to meet Chinese counterparts in Switzerland this weekend.

AI governance

Switzerland rejects deepfake regulation

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives voted against a motion to introduce specific regulations for AI-generated “deepfakes.”

Photo of civilians in Gaza receiving food

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign ministry alarmed by Gaza developments

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry wrote on X that international humanitarian law forbids the annexation of occupied territories.

Brussels sees agreement with Switzerland as a single package

Foreign Affairs

Swiss government warns some EU agreements could be rejected by parliament or electorate

This content was published on May 7, 2025 The EU sees the agreements with Switzerland as a single package, but the Federal Council believes that one or more agreements could be rejected.

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