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Switzerland’s fiscal policy: defence spending tug-of-war

The “Zytglogge” in Bern is lit up in the Ukrainian national colours to mark the anniversary of the outbreak of war, Friday, February 24, 2023.

This content was published on Apr 26, 2024 “We live in unprecedent times” is a common refrain – but is it enough to justify overriding Switzerland’s ‘Debt Brake’?

The Ukrainian president Vladimir Zelensky, seated at a table before a microphone.

Foreign Affairs

Zelensky claims Moscow is planning to derail Swiss peace conference

This content was published on Apr 26, 2024 The Ukrainian president said he is aware of a plan by Russia to prevent the peace conference planned for June.

A camp for internally displaced Palestinians who fled from Rafah and northern Gaza Strip.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland delays UNRWA funding decision

This content was published on Apr 24, 2024 Switzerland will fund Middle east humanitarian projects with loans.

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EU ‘plans to prioritise international trains’, warns Swiss railway chief

This content was published on Apr 24, 2024 Swiss trains could be sacrificed for European rivals, warns Swiss rail boss.

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Can UNRWA report restore confidence in the organisation?

This content was published on Apr 24, 2024 Whether an independent report into the neutrality of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, will reassure the US and Israel remains to be seen.

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on the right, in front of the red Swiss flag with the white ‘plus’, and Austria's Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg shake hands. Schallenberg is on the left and stands in front of the Austrian flag, two red horizontal stripes with a white stripe in the middle and a black eagle at the centre. Both are wearing dark suits. They stand in front of a golden door in a room with golden wallpaper.

Foreign Affairs

Austrian foreign minister visits Switzerland to discuss security and neutrality

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis received his Austrian counterpart, Alexander Schallenberg, at the Federal Palace in Bern on Tuesday.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and frozen Russian assets: where do things stand?

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 As the world's largest wealth manager, Switzerland finds itself in the spotlight over frozen Russian assets.

A young girl peers over a line of white UNRWA sacks of flour that have been repurposed as ‘fences’ at a Gaza Strip camp. Behind her are trees and washing lines of clothing.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to ‘thoroughly analyse’ UNRWA report before funding decision

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 The Swiss foreign ministry says it will “thoroughly analyse” an independent review of UNRWA before making any decision about funding.

Russia’s embassy building in Switzerland: a white building with a terracotta roof and a Russian flag flying outside. The building is behind a large black barrier that blocks most of the view of the building.

Foreign Affairs

Value of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland drops

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 The value of Russian assets frozen in Switzerland has fallen by CHF1.7 billion to CHF5.8 billion, mainly due to a drop in the market value of the shares and other financial assets.

From left, Gerhard Karner, Nancy Faeser and Beat Jans, interior ministers of Austria, Germany and Switzerland, stand behind podiums and in front of their respective flags at a media conference. They are smiling and speaking together.

Foreign Affairs

German-speaking countries unify over migrant repatriation

This content was published on Apr 23, 2024 The interior ministers of the five German-speaking countries met in Basel on Monday to discuss migration and the fight against organised crime.

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