Geopolitics

Swiss diplomat Schraner Burgener bids for UN high commissioner for refugees

Secretary of State Schraner Burgener nominated for UN high commissioner.

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 Switzerland supports State Secretary for Migration Christine Schraner Burgener's bid to become the next UN High Commissioner for Refugees.

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Foreign Affairs

Heightened security in Lugano as Hillary Clinton visits the city

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 Hillary Clinton was seen in Lugano on Saturday night for a meeting, according to Italian-speaking Swiss public television RSI.

Foreign Affairs

How Switzerland is handling geopolitics in Djibouti

This content was published on Dec 15, 2024 The Gulf of Aden is growing in strategic importance. Switzerland has tangible interests there, so it is trying to gain political influence.

Negotiations between Bern and Brussels are at a "delicate stage"

Foreign Affairs

EU-Swiss negotiations near conclusion amid ‘very intense’ talks

This content was published on Dec 14, 2024 Ongoing negotiations between Switzerland and the EU are at a delicate stage, with talks continuing and ‘very intense,’ a Commission spokesperson said.

A woman waves an Syrian opposition flag in celebration days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government in Damascus, on December 12, 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss justice minister discusses plight of Syrian migrants in Brussels

This content was published on Dec 13, 2024 Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans met his European counterparts in Brussels on Thursday to discuss the situation of Syrian asylum-seekers in Europe. Jans called for coordinated action by European states.

Global elections

Moldova: A small neutral country at the crossroads between the EU and Russia

Switzerland is committed to democracy education and the integration of Ukrainians in Moldova.

Residents of Kiritimati, a Pacific atoll, build a stone seawall to rising sea levels resulting from the climate crisis.

Climate solutions

A ‘crucial moment’ for climate justice is unfolding in The Hague

This content was published on Dec 12, 2024 A climate case before the World Court may spell out what countries are legally required to do to combat climate change.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament rejects UN migration pact

This content was published on Dec 12, 2024 Switzerland should not ratify the UN Global Compact on Migration, according to parliament.

Foreign Affairs

International cooperation: the National Assembly accepts 11 billion euros

This content was published on Dec 12, 2024 Switzerland's international cooperation strategy 2025-2028 has been recommended a budget of almost CHF11 billion after weeks of political wrangling.

Gaza has been at the centre of conflict since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland supports UN Gaza ceasefire resolution

This content was published on Dec 12, 2024 Switzerland votes in favour of a UN resolution calling for lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of the hostage.

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