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Libyan interim government will be chosen in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 22, 2021 Libya's new political leadership - until the elections in December - will be decided on Swiss soil, it has been announced.

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Have nuclear weapons really become illegal?

This content was published on Jan 22, 2021 On Friday, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) officially enters into force. But will it be effective?

Foreign Affairs

Merkel wants to discuss border controls with Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 German Chancellor Angela Merkel has said she intends to hold discussions with Switzerland on possible controls at their shared border.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss reactions to President Biden: A new day, but it’s still ‘America first’

This content was published on Jan 21, 2021 US President Joe Biden is restoring faith in diplomacy, but voices in the Swiss press noted the country's policy remains about “America first”.

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Ambassador: US won’t have much time for Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2021 Jacques Pitteloud does not foresee an improvement in bilateral relations following the change of power in Washington.

Donald Trump and Simonetta Sommaruga in January 2020

Foreign Affairs

How a norm-breaking American presidency affected Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2021 As Donald Trump leaves the White House, SWI swissinfo.ch assesses the impact of four tumultuous years on relations with Switzerland.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss probing corruption linked to Lebanon central bank

This content was published on Jan 19, 2021 The Swiss attorney general's office has requested legal assistance from Lebanon in the context of a probe into "aggravated money laundering".

Foreign Affairs

Freeze on Ben Ali Swiss funds expires, as Tunisia drags its feet

This content was published on Jan 19, 2021 A freeze on former Tunisian President Ben Ali’s Swiss assets has expired, but Bern says they won't be released immediately.

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Swiss concerned about arrest of Russian activist

This content was published on Jan 18, 2021 The Swiss foreign ministry has expressed concern about the arrest of the Russian opposition politician, Alexei Navalny.

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Asylum seekers in Switzerland need more protection experts say

This content was published on Jan 18, 2021 Federal asylum centres must do more to protect asylum seekers from violence and improve training for security personnel.

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