Geopolitics

Foreign aid cuts: where does Switzerland stand?

Switzerland is closing down aid projects in Zambia

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 Cuts in international aid funding has become a global trend. Where is Switzerland positioned on development finance?

This latest twist in the Swiss chapter of the Magnitsky case continues to place Switzerland at odds with rulings in the countries where funds were hidden including the US and the UK. In these countries Hermitage Capital was named as a victim of the Russian fraud scheme. Funds linked to the fraud were permanently confiscated or paid out as a settlement with authorities.

Swiss diplomacy

New ruling on Magnitsky case forces banks to choose between Swiss judiciary and US sanctions

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 The latest Swiss ruling in the Magnitsky case could force banks to breach international law. Experts say Swiss banks may face sanctions in the US.

Three HEKS employees killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Foreign Affairs

Three employees of Swiss aid organisation killed in DRC

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 Three employees of the Swiss Protestant Reformed Church (Heks) have been killed in an attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). They were on a humanitarian mission in the crisis region.

International Geneva

Switzerland concerned about impact of US withdrawal from WHO

This content was published on Feb 7, 2025 Switzerland has expressed concern about the loss of American experts and the freezing of contracts due to the announced withdrawal of the US from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Should nations spend more on foreign aid or are cutbacks justified?

Many countries are cutting back on foreign aid and Switzerland is among them. Do you think it is justified?

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American Cup: Terre des hommes loses $10 million

International Geneva

Swiss NGO Terre des hommes loses $10m from US aid freeze

This content was published on Feb 6, 2025 The Swiss-based NGO Terre des hommes is losing $10 million in annual contributions as a result of the suspension of humanitarian aid by the United States administration.

Assisted suicide

After the first ‘Sarco pod’ death, will Switzerland introduce stricter rules for assisted suicide?

This content was published on Feb 6, 2025 The first death to come about using the Sarco capsule has reignited debate on whether assisted dying should be more tightly regulated in Switzerland.

US President Donald Trump wants to turn Gaza into a beach resort

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland adopts wait-and-see approach to Trump Gaza plan

This content was published on Feb 6, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry is waiting for concrete details about US President Donald Trump’s plan to take control of Gaza.

Javier Milei to withdraw Argentina from WHO

International Geneva

Milei orders Argentina’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has announced plans to pull the country out of the Geneva-headquartered World Health Organization (WHO).

Europe" initiative: signature collection halted

Foreign Affairs

‘Europe’ initiative halts signature collection to focus on Swiss-EU treaty

This content was published on Feb 5, 2025 The initiative sought to embed Swiss-EU relations in the Federal Constitution, but the organisers have now stopped signature collection.

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