Geopolitics

China-US rivalry over artificial intelligence: what role for Switzerland?

This content was published on Feb 2, 2025 AI expert Bhaskar Chakravorti analyses the growing rivalry between the US and China on AI and Switzerland's possible role.

"Still a lot of evidence" of crimes "preserved" in Syria

International Geneva

UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.

Switzerland-EU agreement: the USS formulates new demands

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Trade Union warns EU deal could threaten wages

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 The Swiss Trade Union Federation warns that the new bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the EU could threaten wage protection and public services.

Participants wait in the main lobby of the congress center prior to special address followed by a dialogue with US President Donald J. Trump, during the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Swiss diplomacy

Argentina, China, Thailand, Kosovo: Switzerland pushes free trade at the WEF

This content was published on Feb 1, 2025 Switzerland uses the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as a key platform for trade diplomacy. This year, it took an especially active role.

Federal government expects asylum numbers to fall again this year

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland expects asylum seeker numbers to fall again in 2025

This content was published on Jan 31, 2025 Swiss migration officials expect around 24,000 new asylum applications this year - some 4,000 fewer than in 2024.

China's DeepSeek R1 model has set new standards on efficiency

Swiss AI

Switzerland caught in middle of US-China race for AI dominance

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 The US is threatening to choke the supply of AI chips to Switzerland just as Chinese DeepSeek model boosts innovation.

WEF's host and hostess pose for a groupe picture on the stage of the Congress Hall prior to the 55th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos, Switzerland, Monday,

Swiss diplomacy

How Swiss companies lobby in Brussels and at the WEF

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 New analysis shows where lobbyists and the European Commission met most often. And which Swiss-based organisations lobby in Brussels.

Programs for Albania, Bangladesh and Zambia to be discontinued

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland cuts foreign aid to Albania, Bangladesh and Zambia

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 This decision comes after the parliament allocated less funding for foreign aid in December than the government had requested.

International Geneva

DRC fighting: UN reports rape and relocates non-essential staff

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 The UN has moved non-essential staff from Goma in the DRC, after M23 rebels entered on Monday. Reports of rape and looting have emerged.

Since the war in Ukraine, disinformation has focused on spreading false claims about Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky. The primary aim is to undermine support for Ukraine in the international community and to discourage aid, by portraying the Ukrainian president as someone who supposedly misuses Western assistance for personal gain.

Swiss diplomacy

How Switzerland is caught up in Russia’s propaganda machine

This content was published on Jan 27, 2025 Switzerland’s neutrality has not prevented it from becoming the target of fake news and propaganda from Moscow. An explainer.

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