Geopolitics

Switzerland signs controversial reconstruction aid package for Ukraine

Viola Amherd, right, President of the Swiss Confederation, and Denys Shmyhal, left, Prime Minister of Ukraines, talk together during a bilateral meeting at the Ukraine Mine Action Conference, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, October 17, 2024.

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 The deal, which includes binding contracts for the involvement of Swiss companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction, has been widely criticised.

Healthcare innovation

Prevention and tech could help save billions on Swiss healthcare costs, says Deloitte

This content was published on Jul 13, 2025 By focusing on prevention and technology, it would be possible to reduce Switzerland's healthcare bill by CHF30 billion a year by 2040, according to Deloitte Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland eyes joining EU rearmament programme

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 The Federal Council wants to explore the possibilities of joining the European Union’s €800-billion rearmament programme without compromising Swiss neutrality.

Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister takes part in a ceremony in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on July 8, 2025.

Foreign Affairs

Defence Minister Pfister stresses importance of Swiss mission in Balkans

This content was published on Jul 12, 2025 During a visit to the Balkans region last week, Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister met Swisscoy peacekeeping troops in Kosovo.

A messenger pigeon carrying messages between parties reflects China’s preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. However, given China's track record regarding border issues and international rulings, whether the new China-led IOMed will be recognized internationally remains to be seen.

Foreign Affairs

China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest

This content was published on Jul 11, 2025 China has launched a new global mediation body to resolve disputes. How will this initiative reshape international conflict resolution?

Swiss diplomacy

Cuban diplomats eye Switzerland in bid to ease US economic pressure

This content was published on Jul 11, 2025 As tensions rise again between Cuba and the US, Cuban diplomats are quietly looking to Switzerland to help restore a constructive dialogue.

Switzerland and Ukraine sign state treaty on reconstruction

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Ukraine sign reconstruction treaty

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Switzerland and Ukraine sign a treaty to cooperate in the reconstruction of the war-torn country.

Human rights

The death penalty around the world in 90 seconds

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 While the global trend toward abolishing the death penalty continues, the number of executions worldwide rose in 2024.

Digital Democracy

Is it a good idea to let AI vote?

This content was published on Jul 10, 2025 Some people want to let AI vote in place of humans. Find out in this video why this might be a bad idea.

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Cashflow problems affect UN Human Rights Council activities

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 Certain activities of the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council cannot be carried out in 2025-2026 due of the ongoing cash crisis affecting the UN.

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