Geopolitics

Swiss Senate seeks to allow deportations outside Europe

The Council of States wants 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.

Signing of the agreement between the US and Iran at the Bürgenstock

Swiss diplomacy

US and Iran to sign peace deal in Swiss mountain resort Bürgenstock

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 The memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran on ending the war will be signed on Friday at the mountain resort in central Switzerland.

Parliament calls for a defence agreement with the EU

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament approves demand for defence agreement with EU

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 The Senate on Tuesday approved for the second time a motion that calls on the Swiss government to negotiate a security and defence agreement with the European Union.

Swiss diplomacy

EU states say new deals only viable path in relations with Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 European Union member states say the stabilisation and development of relations with Switzerland are only possible through the new package of deals.

Iran: Further talks with the US are set to begin on Friday

International Geneva

Iran and US to hold further talks in Geneva on Friday

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 A further round of negotiations between the United States and Iran is set to begin in Switzerland immediately after an initial accord is signed on Friday.

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