Geopolitics

Trump tariffs: ‘I’m a bit perplexed’, says former US ambassador to Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 The former US ambassador to Switzerland, Edward McMullen, says he is optimistic for the Alpine country with regard to the 31% tariff on imports imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The Federal Court upholds Beny Steinmetz's conviction

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Federal Court upholds Beny Steinmetz’s bribery conviction

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 Switzerland's highest court has upheld the conviction of French-Israeli mining magnate Beny Steinmetz for bribery of foreign public officials.

Trump's tariffs: "Switzerland has some trump cards to play".

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president warns against tariff ‘alarmism’

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 The Trump administration has imposed a 31% tariff on imports from Switzerland. Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter has warned against "giving in to alarmism" in an interview published on Saturday,

Swiss diplomacy

Kremlin critic: every handshake with Putin is ‘drenched in blood’

This content was published on Apr 5, 2025 Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Kremlin critic who survived two poisoning attempts and a prison term in Russia, talks to SWI swissinfo.ch in Geneva about the dangers of negotiating with Vladimir Putin.

Israel: US threatens Human Rights Council

International Geneva

US threatens UN Human Rights Council over Israel

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 US parliamentarians have threatened the UN Human Rights Council with sanctions similar to those against the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Foreign Affairs

Over 70% of accessible land in Ukraine cleared of mines

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 More than 70% of accessible land in Ukraine is now free of anti-personnel mines and explosive devices.

WTO: Trump's tariffs could shrink trade by 1

International Geneva

WTO estimates 1% global trade contraction due to Trump tariffs

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 According to the head of the WTO, the US tariffs will have "substantial implications" for trade and the world economy.

WHO needs to find $1.8 billion for 2026-2027

International Geneva

WHO faces $1.8 billion budget shortfall amid US withdrawal

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The 2026-2027 budget for the Geneva-based organisation has been reduced to $4.2 billion, on top of this year’s $600 million shortfall.

Agreement on Swiss participation in EU programmes

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland provisionally signs agreement on EU programmes

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The agreement on EU programmes covers Switzerland’s involvement in initiatives like Horizon Europe, Euratom, ITER, Digital Europe, Erasmus+, and EU4Health.

CHF 2.5 million from Switzerland for earthquake victims in Myanmar

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to send CHF2.5 million in aid to Myanmar after earthquake

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit specialists will also be deployed to assist UN organisations on the ground.

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