Geopolitics

Geneva protest calls for sanctions against Israel

Protesters in Geneva are calling for sanctions against Israel

This content was published on Oct 4, 2026 Geneva demonstration calls for Switzerland to impose a military, energy and trade embargo on Israel.

La Poste is feeling the effects of the tax on small parcels

Global trade

EU parcel tax ‘will not slow Chinese retailers’: Swiss Post boss

This content was published on Oct 3, 2026 EU small parcels customs duty from third countries has knock-on effect at Swiss Post.

Undocumented mother of Swiss children is allowed to remain in the country

Foreign Affairs

Court rules undocumented mother of Swiss children can stay in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 The Bern Administrative Court has allowed a mother of four Swiss children who has no nationality documents to remain in Switzerland.

The Council of States approves all federal decrees in the stabilisation package

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Senate approves Erasmus+ funding amid debate on EU deals

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Swiss senators approve Erasmus+ funding and send the EU treaty package to the House, with health and food safety deals next.

Switzerland and Germany are collaborating on research into AI and robotics

Research frontiers

Switzerland and Germany collaborate on AI and robotics

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Switzerland and Germany deepen AI, robotics and sustainability ties through a new memorandum.

ZFF: 40 attendees instead of 300 at the debate with Greta Thunberg

Culture

Greta Thunberg says Morocco sabotaged Western Sahara debate in Zurich

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Greta Thunberg says Morocco sabotaged a Zurich Western Sahara debate by reserving seats.

According to the Council of States, the EU package is to be put before the people and the cantons

Swiss democracy

Swiss Senate wants people and cantons to vote on EU deal

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Swiss Senate backs requiring voters and cantons to approve the EU deal.

Ban on election observers, tariffs with China, and plummeting birth rates

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Foreign Affairs

More than a messenger: how Swiss diplomacy tries to improve the world

Switzerland is a messenger for hostile states, a neutral host, and a promoter of peace – even in space. Why does it do all this?

Information wars

‘Part of warfare’: Russian involvement in Swiss neutrality debates

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 Propaganda expert Ian Garner breaks down what Russia wanted to achieve with statements about the September 27 “neutrality initiative” vote.

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