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Berset: ‘Democracy is regressing in several countries’

Berset: "democracy is taking steps backward in several countries"

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 Democracy is backsliding in a number of nations and needs to be strengthened, says Alain Berset, secretary general of the Council of Europe.

Foreign Affairs

Syrians in Switzerland celebrate ousting of Assad

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 The Syrian exile community in Switzerland has reacted with joy to the fall of the Assad regime.

Assad's fall: Switzerland calls for reconciliation in Syria

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Fall of Assad: Switzerland calls for reconciliation in Syria

This content was published on Dec 9, 2024 Following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, the Swiss foreign ministry has called on all parties to protect civilians and respect international humanitarian law.

Millions of civilians have been caught up in the Syrian civil war

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Red Cross urges protection for Syrian civilians

This content was published on Dec 8, 2024 The International Committee of the Red Cross has called on warring parties in Syria to respect the rights of civilians caught up in the conflict.

Alain Berset promises Ukrainian president a special envoy

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Council of Europe head offers envoy for Ukraine children

This content was published on Dec 7, 2024 Ukraine has been promised a special envoy for children by Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset.

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Amnesty calls on Switzerland to exert pressure on Israel

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 Non-governmental organisation Amnesty International is calling on Switzerland to exert public pressure on Israel.

International Geneva

International Geneva aims to cut CO2 emissions by a third

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 Nearly 40 players from international Geneva have pledged to reduce their CO2 emissions by an average of one-third by 2030.

International Geneva

Switzerland to host Middle East conference on international humanitarian law

This content was published on Dec 5, 2024 The conference, planned for March, is likely to have a considerable political impact, notably on an arms embargo against Israel.

Javier Milei attended the 54th World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos in January 2024.

Foreign Affairs

Argentina’s Milei to visit Switzerland in January 2025

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei plans to visit Switzerland on January 24, 2025 to attend an event organised by the Liberal Institute in Zurich.

UN emergency aid office expects 305 million people in need next year

International Geneva

UN appeals for more funds to assist 305 million people in need

This content was published on Dec 4, 2024 The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that around 305 million people will need aid in 2025.

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