Geopolitics

New wars, new weapons, and lots of ethical questions

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 The technology behind "killer robots" has rapidly advanced, but negotiations to limit the use of these weapons are progressing at a snail’s pace at the UN.

Justice Minister Beat Jans is speaking into a microphone with both hands raised. He is wearing a dark suit jacket, white shirt and a light blue tie. Behind him is a white wall depicted with blue mountains and a Swiss flag (red with a white plus).

Foreign Affairs

Swiss justice minister hopes EU reform will reduce irregular migration

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 The European Union’s (EU) New Pact on Migration and Asylum aims to curb irregular migration within Schengen, Justice Minister Beat Jans said on Tuesday.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliamentary committee favours partial funding of UNRWA

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 A parliamentary committee has called for partially resuming support for UNRWA – but has imposed conditions.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva Podcast: new wars, new weapons and the Geneva Conventions

This content was published on Apr 30, 2024 In the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, new autonomous weapons are being deployed. Are we losing the race to control them?

Protesters hold a banner during a pro Palestine demonstration in Bern, Switzerland, Saturday, January 6, 2024.

Foreign Affairs

More than 45,000 signatures in favour of federal funding for UNRWA

This content was published on Apr 29, 2024 The Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives (FAC) is expected to decide on the funding of the UNRWA at the beginning of the week.

Foreign Affairs

How active are Chinese spies in Switzerland?

This content was published on Apr 29, 2024 China specialist Ralph Weber explains how authorities in Beijing obtain information in Switzerland.

International Geneva

ICRC Director: We will not replace the UNRWA

This content was published on Apr 29, 2024 "We already have enough to do without trying to replace other organisations," said ICRC Director Pierre Krähenbühl.

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Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliamentary committee backs plan to deport asylum seekers

This content was published on Apr 28, 2024 After the UK's Rwanda bill, a Swiss parliamentary committee approved a plan to repatriate rejected Eritrean asylum seekers via a third country.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign minister to attend special WEF meeting in Saudi Arabia

This content was published on Apr 27, 2024 The two-day special meeting will take place on Sunday and Monday, with the aim of promoting dialogue on global cooperation.

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.

Foreign Affairs

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

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’?

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