Geopolitics

US threatens Switzerland with new tariffs over forced labour imports

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The United States is threatening Switzerland with new tariffs of 12.5% on products linked to forced labour.

Foreign Affairs

Explainer: Why Swiss voters have more influence on foreign policy than almost anyone else

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 Switzerland stands apart from most other democracies for giving its voters a direct say on major foreign policy questions, like joining the UN or approving deals with the EU.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organisation

Geneva organisations

Number of suspected Ebola cases falls sharply, says WHO

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 WHO observes a drop in the number of suspected Ebola cases in the DRC.

Green light for Switzerland-Ukraine reconstruction agreement

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland opens Ukraine reconstruction to private sector

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 Bilateral agreement allows private sector to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine.

National Assembly says yes to 58.3 million more for EU programmes

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliamentary chamber approves funds for EU programmes

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 Switzerland set to release CHF58.3 million for European Union research programmes.

"I told the EU: 'That won't help'": Guy Parmelin and Ursula von der Leyen sign the Bilateral Agreements III in Brussels in March 2026.

Swiss Politics

In Swiss-EU relations, is the era of cordiality over?

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 Relations between Bern and Brussels are shaky again. Both sides are unsettling each other with their unpredictability.

Many reservations about VAT increase for defence spending

Swiss parties skeptical about VAT hike for army spending

This content was published on May 31, 2026 A government-proposed VAT hike to finance defence spending has been poorly received in a consultation process.

A bulk cargo ship sits at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Affairs

US accuses Swiss firms of helping Iran dodge oil sanctions

This content was published on May 29, 2026 Washington accuses Swiss firms of laundering Iranian oil money and fund terrorism.

How trustworthy is Switzerland as an international mediator or go-between today?

In today’s world, what qualities matter most for a country trying to act as a mediator? Do you trust Swiss mediation today?

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Swiss nuclear energy still dependent on Russia, according to Greenpeace

Foreign Affairs

Russian uranium fuels Swiss nuclear plants: Greenpeace

This content was published on May 28, 2026 Swiss nuclear power plants rely on Russia for uranium supply, according to Greenpeace.

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