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Political outlook for Switzerland in 2021

This content was published on Dec 29, 2020 Switzerland will have a lot to contend with in 2021 even if the country manages to emerge relatively unscathed from the pandemic.

International Geneva

Inside Geneva: The global treaty that has saved thousands of lives

This content was published on Dec 29, 2020 Simply known as the Ottawa Treaty, the global convention banning antipersonnel landmines has been signed by more than 160 countries.

International Geneva

Want to get something done? Draft a treaty!

This content was published on Dec 29, 2020 Our latest Inside Geneva podcast is the first in a new series assessing treaties that have changed our lives.

Foreign Affairs

‘Brexit envy’ grows in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 Britain has finally negotiated a deal with the European Union. Some Swiss voices are now calling for Switzerland to get the same.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president: Brexit agreement is “good news”

This content was published on Dec 27, 2020 In Switzerland, attention will now turn to the country’s own negotiations on a framework agreement with Brussels.

Foreign Affairs

When Switzerland allowed fugitive child predators into the country

This content was published on Dec 27, 2020 A couple convicted of child sex abuse in India fled to Switzerland while on bail. Two decades after their arrest, they may escape justice once again.

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Foreign Affairs

Swiss media see no real winner in Brexit deal

This content was published on Dec 25, 2020 A day after Britain and the European Union announced a narrow trade deal, Swiss media remain sceptical about its impact.

Foreign Affairs

China has too much influence over Switzerland, finds study

This content was published on Dec 20, 2020 Research from Basel University suggests that on various levels, the Chinese party-state has too much influence over Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland aims to convey positive global image

This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 The government on Friday announced five key strategic areas it wants to prioritise in its “Strategy for Communication Abroad 2021–24”. These are innovation, the economy, Swiss-European relations, the Swiss financial centre and sustainability. Among the measures is a recently launched websiteExternal link to promote its financial centre to the rest of the world. A new…

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland rejects Eritrean asylum seekers after parliament review

This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 The move comes after a decision by Federal Administrative Court in 2017 allow in principle the repatriation of rejected asylum seekers. A year later, the Swiss parliament passed a motion calling on the government to look into cases from Eritrea. A report on the findings was approved by the government on Friday. “It concerned people who…

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