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WTO estimates 1% global trade contraction due to Trump tariffs

WTO: Trump's tariffs could shrink trade by 1

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.

Swiss AI

Switzerland risks exclusion from Europe’s ‘CERN for AI’

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 Switzerland's inclusion in the European project for a 'CERN for AI' could be limited by its status as a non-EU member country.

Foreign Affairs

The consequences of cuts to Swiss foreign aid

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 After the Swiss parliament cut millions from the 2025 foreign aid budget, the Swiss government announced which aid programmes would be axed.

International Geneva

Democracy and fundamental rights – can they survive?

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 On Inside Geneva this week, we bring you two in-depth interviews focusing on the challenges currently facing human rights, and our democratic systems.

Foreign Affairs

More Russian assets frozen in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 The value of frozen Russian assets in Switzerland currently stands at CHF7.4 billion ($8.4 billion), the Swiss government announced on Tuesday.

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International Geneva

Inside Geneva: democratic rights and freedoms at a crossroads?

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 The world is changing fast. Are democracy and human rights under threat?

Opinion

Foreign Affairs

Who writes the code? AI integration in a post-aid world

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 With humanitarian aid budgets under more pressure than ever before, artificial intelligence (AI) can help optimise limited resources.

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