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Why five European countries want to allow anti-personnel mines again

Afghan men who have lost their legs due to landmines learn to use their new prosthetics at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) physical rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 16, 2022.

This content was published on Jul 18, 2025 The three Baltic countries, Poland and Finland have decided to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines. Why now?

Swiss diplomacy

When East met West – the 1955 Geneva Summit

This content was published on Jul 18, 2025 Exactly 70 years ago, the major powers negotiated security, disarmament and the reunification of Germany in Geneva.

War & peace

US delays delivery of Patriot missiles to Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 The US Department of Defense is reprioritising the delivery of Patriot systems in order to give more support to Ukraine.

Swiss exports fall between April and June

Global trade

Swiss exports fall in second quarter of 2025

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 Foreign trade dipped between April and June, a downturn largely driven by the chemicals and pharma sector.

Geneva organisations

Russian and Ukrainian politicians expected at Geneva event

This content was published on Jul 16, 2025 Top parliamentarians from the warring states have registered for an international conference at the end of July.

Customs fears and a trade slump: Swiss companies more pessimistic

Global trade

Swiss firms among the gloomiest globally for Q3 2025

This content was published on Jul 16, 2025 In an international comparison, Swiss firms have become much more pessimistic about the third quarter of 2025.

Legal action against Israeli drone purchase

War & peace

Legal action filed against Swiss purchase of Israeli drones

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Legal action aims to put an end to the delivery of the six Elbit reconnaissance drones already plagued by delays and setbacks.

Prevention

WHO ‘extremely concerned’ about growing vaccination scepticism

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), vaccination scepticism and a collapse in funding for vaccination campaigns pose a major threat to the health of the world's population.

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

Does neutrality promote peace? A look at Switzerland and its good offices

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Neutrality is not a necessary condition for the success of good offices, argues historian Liliane Stadler.

Global elections

Does democracy really make the world more peaceful?

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Many people are convinced of this. But is it true? Political scientists give their opinions.

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