Geopolitics

UN human rights chief calls for end to Ukraine war, Iran executions

This content was published on Dec 9, 2022 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has urged an Iranian moratorium on executions, saying his office is in touch with the authorities.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss foreign policy: the end of privilege

This content was published on Dec 9, 2022 For many years Switzerland was able to increase its prosperity discreetly under the cover of neutrality. But times are changing.

Foreign Affairs

Red Cross visits more POWs held by Russia and Ukraine

This content was published on Dec 8, 2022 The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says that in recent weeks it has visited more prisoners of war held by Russia and Ukraine.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland and EEA membership: not as simple as it sounds

This content was published on Dec 7, 2022 Some reckon Switzerland could fix its European woes by joining the European Economic Area (EEA). But would EEA members be happy about this? >> SRF, Tagesschau vom 01.05.2020:

International Geneva

‘There is no such thing as an altruistic state’

This content was published on Dec 5, 2022 Swisspeace boss Laurent Goetschel discusses whether peacebuilding still has a place in a world where neutrality is being questioned?

Foreign Affairs

Liberal Greens want to revive European Economic Area (EEA) agreement

This content was published on Dec 4, 2022 The centrist party wants the government to negotiate Swiss membership of the EEA.

Foreign Affairs

Ex-NATO chief criticises Swiss stance over ammunition to Ukraine

This content was published on Dec 3, 2022 The former NATO Secretary General has warned that Switzerland’s refusal to supply ammunition for Ukraine will have repercussions.

Foreign Affairs

‘Colonial’ EU a threat to Switzerland: Christoph Blocher

This content was published on Dec 2, 2022 Switzerland should keep its distance from the EU and retain its political neutrality, says former People’s Party figurehead Christoph Blocher.

International Geneva

UN aid system stretched thin as needs reach record high

This content was published on Dec 2, 2022 The UN expects humanitarian needs to soar next year but is facing a widening funding gap which impairs its ability to respond to unprecedented crises.

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International Geneva

Switzerland proposes financial support for foreign policy agencies

This content was published on Dec 2, 2022 Swiss parliament asked for CHF130 million funding for three Geneva-based agencies that focus on international security and foreign policy issues.

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