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Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

Minneapolis outrage, apps for boycotting US goods, and anti-MAGA crows

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

EU/minorities: Swiss UN rapporteur targets double standards

International Geneva

Swiss UN rapporteur flags EU double standards on minority protection

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Speaking in Brussels on Wednesday, the Geneva-based expert called for a “more courageous” approach.

UN experts alarmed by prosecution after sit-in at EPFZ

Foreign Affairs

UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions after Gaza protest at Swiss university

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich pursuing criminal prosecution of students who protested its partnerships with Israeli institutions.

Relaxation of Swiss law on arms exports to have no effect

Foreign Affairs

German ambassador: relaxed Swiss arms export policy unlikely to make a difference

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Germany's ambassador to Switzerland, Markus Potzel, says Swiss parliament's recent decision to relax the law on arms exports changes little for Germany.

Foreign Affairs

Crans-Montana: Italian ambassador to Switzerland remains in Rome

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The Italian ambassador to Switzerland, who was recalled to Rome, will only return to Bern if there is cooperation between the two countries' judicial authorities.

International Geneva

UN envoy: ‘Water must be put at the top of the political agenda’

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The UN secretary-general’s first special envoy on water, Retno Marsudi, wants member states to put this vital resource at the top of their political agenda.

International Geneva

UN Human Rights Council demands investigation into Iran’s ‘brutal’ repression

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 The Geneva-based UN Human Rights Council has condemned Iran for rights abuses and mandated an investigation into a recent crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands of people.

A busy square at dusk with a large statue and people on the pavement

International cooperation

What USAID’s withdrawal means for North Macedonia

This content was published on Jan 26, 2026 North Macedonia has been hit by USAID’s withdrawal. Fears are growing that ‘less Western’ countries will bridge the funding gap.

Foreign Affairs

Italy demands joint investigation into Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Jan 25, 2026 Italy urges Switzerland to form a joint team to investigate the Crans-Montana fire.

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