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Swiss parliament greenlights participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

Councillors approve participation in EU asylum solidarity mechanism

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Swiss parliament approves joining EU asylum solidarity mechanism to share migrant support.

Companies respond to customs duties with automation and regionalisation

Trade policy

Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States, including increasing efficiency and automation.

National Council supports Federal Council in armaments cooperation with EU

Swiss diplomacy

Parliament in favour of Swiss defence partnership with EU

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives has voted in favour of the government's plans for a security and defence partnership with the European Union.

Human rights

Slowness and alleged political interference mark Swiss record on international crimes

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 In Switzerland, justice on universal jurisdiction cases continues to go at a snail’s pace, despite the attorney general’s promises to make them a priority.

Brazilian soldiers disembark in Naples during the summer of 1944.

Foreign Affairs

How Switzerland protected Latin American interests in Nazi Europe

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 Switzerland represented interests of Latin American countries during the Second World War. This helped it shape a global diplomatic network.

Global trade

How the Swiss central bank built a $167bn tech-led US stocks portfolio

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The Swiss National Bank has more than $42 billion invested in Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Nvidia and Meta.

Opinion

War & peace

Why Switzerland must put human rights at the core of the OSCE

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The OSCE presidency presents an opportunity to refocus the organisation on one of its core mission, argue Eleonora Mongelli and Florian Irminger.

Agribusiness

Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?

Hayek (Swatch): 'whole world saw Switzerland panic'

Foreign Affairs

Swatch CEO on tariffs: ‘whole world saw Switzerland panic’

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Swatch CEO criticises Swiss government's response to US tariffs, urging stronger action.

Opinion

Global elections

In Eastern Europe corruption lies at heart of polarisation

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 Political scientist Daniel Bochsler argues that the polarisation in Eastern Europe is more about criminal connections than content.

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Slowness and alleged political interference mark Swiss record on international crimes

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