Geopolitics

Geneva authorities and activists agree on ‘No G7’ demo route

Geneva and G7 opponents reach compromise on demonstration route

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Geneva authorities and protest organisers have agreed on the route for a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit.

A woman wearing the Ukrainian flag speaks to the crowd during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Zuerich, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 3, 2022. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

Swiss Politics

Swiss cantons brace for millions in costs for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Cantons and municipalities are warning of substantial additional costs as Ukrainians with protection status S begin transitioning to regular social assistance from 2027. Nationwide, the extra burden is estimated at around CHF300 million.

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Louise Mushikiwabo

Swiss position

Switzerland reaffirms support for Francophonie on 30th anniversary

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 Members of the Swiss government met Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, in Bern on Thursday to mark 30 years of membership of the country in that organisation.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss regulator finds weaknesses in banks’ money-laundering risk analysis

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 Swiss financial institutions have improved their measures against money laundering, said FINMA, but need to do better risk analyses when it comes to politically exposed persons.

Nearly 4,000 military personnel on standby to guarantee G7 security

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 soldiers for G7 Summit security around Evian

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The cantons of Geneva, Vaud and Valais will have the support of nearly 4,000 Swiss military personnel to guarantee security at the G7 Summit being held in neighbouring France from June 12-17.

Swiss immigrants who boarded the ship for Brazil in the port of Genoa (Italy) in 1898. Their destination is Núcleo Campos Sales.

Culture

How the largest community of Swiss descendants in Brazil became ‘German’

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 In southern Brazil, thousands of Swiss immigrants were gradually absorbed into a broader German identity.

The No G7 coalition loses in court over its appeals

Foreign Affairs

‘No G7’ coalition loses court battles in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 Judges rejected claims that the Geneva cantonal government had denied justice to the ‘No G7’ coalition.

Exploding tempers, tariffs and rockets

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Trade policy

Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to follow EU on migrant return centres abroad

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 As with the European Union (EU), Switzerland will need to put in place a legal framework for centres abroad where migrants can be returned.

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