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Switzerland calls for ‘appropriate exceptions and safeguards’ in letter to EU

This content was published on Jun 2, 2022 Switzerland’s chief negotiator Livia Leu has reiterated the country’s desire to move beyond institutional issues in discussions with the EU.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss block re-export of armoured vehicles to Ukraine

This content was published on Jun 1, 2022 The Swiss authorities have vetoed Denmark's request to send Swiss-made armoured personnel carriers to Ukraine.

Virtual meeting Michelle Bachelet and Chinese president, shown on a screen

International Geneva

UN rights chief in China: walking a tightrope between engagement and risk

This content was published on Jun 1, 2022 Has UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet's visit to China achieved anything, or has she put her credibility at risk?

Swiss and Chinese leaders at news conference in China in 2013.

Foreign Affairs

China dismisses Swiss reports of stalled free trade talks

This content was published on May 31, 2022 China's commerce ministry has denied talks with Switzerland to upgrade a free trade agreement between both countries are "frozen".

International Geneva

Neutrality, NATO, and the new world order

This content was published on May 31, 2022 Some countries saw Switzerland joining sanctions against Russia as the Alpine country abandoning its neutrality, but that’s not quite right.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: Neutrality, NATO, and the new world order

This content was published on May 31, 2022 Is neutrality even possible in response to the invasion of Ukraine? And does strict neutrality have any benefits at all?

signing of free trade agreement in July 2013

Foreign Affairs

China stalling on trade talks with Switzerland, say papers

This content was published on May 29, 2022 Switzerland wants to update its 2014 free trade agreement with China, but Beijing refuses to talk, say newspapers.

Michelle Bachelet and Chinese foreign minister

International Geneva

Human rights chief ends China visit, saying it was not a probe

This content was published on May 28, 2022 UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet ended a visit to China on Saturday, stressing it was “not an investigation”.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland to boost support for International Criminal Court

This content was published on May 28, 2022 The Swiss government is to send two more experts to the International Criminal Court, which has launched a probe on Ukraine.

International Geneva

WHO resolution denounces Ukraine invasion by Russia

This content was published on May 27, 2022 Member states of the WHO on Thursday adopted a resolution condemning the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its attacks on healthcare facilities.

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