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Swiss candidate for ECHR faces unprecedented smear campaign

A seat on the European Court of Human Rights

This content was published on Jul 17, 2026 Federal Court judge Julia Hänni almost withdrew her candidacy for the European Court of Human Rights after an anonymous campaign accusing her of plagiarism.

Asylum applications fell in the first half of the year

Foreign Affairs

Swiss asylum applications fell in first half of year

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Significantly fewer asylum applications were submitted in Switzerland in the first half of 2026.

Stadler is to deliver 21 trains to the United States

Global trade

Swiss rail firm Stadler to deliver 21 trams to US

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Swiss railway equipment manufacturer Stadler to deliver 21 trams to Austin, Texas.

How neutral should Switzerland actually be?

For some it isn’t neutral enough, for others it’s too much so. What do you think – how should Switzerland shape its neutrality today?

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Tourists are urged to respect their environment

Foreign Affairs

Swiss tourist etiquette campaign reaping results

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 Campaign to raise awareness among tourists about conduct positively received.

ABB acquires Rotork to strengthen its automation portfolio

Swiss AI

ABB bids for $5.5bn British automation firm Rotork

This content was published on Jul 16, 2026 ABB looks to strengthen automation business with takeover bid for British firm Rotork.

The Iran conflict is being felt at the petrol pumps

The cost of NATO, the Iran war and AI bubbles

This content was published on Jul 15, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Swiss democracy

High Swiss trust in government sparks little interest abroad

This content was published on Jul 15, 2026 In most countries, only a minority of people feel their government listens to them. Switzerland is the exception.

History

What Chile’s 1988 referendum can teach democrats today

This content was published on Jul 14, 2026 We asked our users whether they had cast their vote in what was arguably the most consequential referendum ever held under a dictatorship.

Switzerland and the United Kingdom agree on a trade deal

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and Britain agree to extend free trade deal

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 Switzerland and Britain have concluded negotiations on an expanded free trade agreement.

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