Geopolitics

Swiss lawmakers back two-state Middle East solution

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 Switzerland must continue to actively support the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On Thursday, the National Council adopted a Socialist motion from the Council of States to this effect by 120 votes to 66.

Iran-US agreement: Switzerland can play a role, says Mr Cassis

Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister says Switzerland to play role in Iran-US peace

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will play in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US

National Council discusses details of the Mercosur free trade agreement

Agribusiness

Swiss House rejects EFTA-Mercosur free trade deal

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 The Swiss House of Representatives has rejected the free trade deal between EFTA and Mercosur.

A Falcon 9 SpaceX heavy rocket lifts off

Gulf peace prospects, SpaceX shares lift off and digital sovereignty

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

The Council of States wants to allow deportations outside Europe

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate seeks to allow deportations outside Europe

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss Senate backs deportations of rejected asylum seekers outside Europe.

Shattered windows at the US Consulate in Zurich

Foreign Affairs

Swiss police arrest three for vandalising US Consulate in Zurich

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 On Tuesday evening, several people smashed windows at the US Consulate in Zurich.

KOF: Oil price shock is putting a bigger dent in the economy than expected

Workplace

Oil price shock weighs heavily on Swiss economy growth

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss economic growth forecast drops to 0.8% this year due to rising oil prices.

Authorities break up Europe-wide arms smuggling ring

Foreign Affairs

Swiss police help break up Europe-wide arms smuggling ring

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss and French police dismantle a Europe-wide arms smuggling ring.

Parmelin discusses free trade agreements with Starmer in Evian

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president talks free trade with UK PM Starmer in Evian

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss and UK leaders push for free trade deal on sidelines of G7 summit.

Opinion

Global elections

What kind of democracy should Switzerland promote?

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Switzerland’s distinctive understanding of democracy should not guide its work promoting democracy abroad, argues political scientist Daniel Bochsler.

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