Geopolitics

Switzerland approves additional forces for Kosovo peacekeeping mission

Parliament increases the Swisscoy contingent in Kosovo

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 The Swiss government can now deploy up to 300 military personnel for the peacekeeping mission in Kosovo following decisions in parliament.

A narrow majority of Swiss people are in favour of an agreement with the EU

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss voters would narrowly back new EU accords: survey

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 A new poll conducted by the Leewas Institute shows 46% of Swiss would support the new set of bilateral accords with the European Union, just edging those against.

Opinion

International cooperation

Swiss public backs development aid even as politicians cut budgets

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 Most people support funding for development cooperation or would even like to see it increased, write Dina Pomeranz and Deborah Kistler.

Guy Parmelin and Volodymyr Zelensky hold talks in Geneva

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss, Ukrainian presidents hold talks in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 On the agenda for Guy Parmelin and Volodymyr Zelensky were Switzerland’s good offices in the conflict between Kyiv and Moscow, reconstruction of Ukraine, and trade.

Parliament approves an additional €58.3 million for EU programmes

Foreign Affairs

Swiss parliament grants millions for EU research projects

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Swiss lawmakers approve extra funding for EU research programmes.

Donald Trump landed in Geneva and travelled on to Evian

Foreign Affairs

Trump lands in Geneva en route to G7 summit

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 US president Donald Trump lands at Geneva Airport where he is met by Swiss President Guy Parmelin.

Trade policy

More sustainable global trade is possible and Switzerland has a role to play, says report

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Switzerland, a major hub for commodities trading, could use its position to influence this sector and steer it towards greater sustainability.

EC president Ursula von der Leyen welcomed the vote result

Swiss democracy

EU welcomes Swiss rejection of immigration controls

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 EU welcomes decision of Swiss voters to reject “No to ten million” immigration control initiative.

The peace treaty would open up the Strait of Hormuz

Foreign Affairs

Geneva to host signing of Iran-US peace treaty

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 US and Iran set to end hostilities by signing a peace treaty in the Swiss city of Geneva.

Clashes during the anti-G7 protest in Geneva

Foreign Affairs

Protesters smash windows and set car ablaze in anti-G7 protest in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 14, 2026 Protesters set fire to a car and smashed the windows of a bank in Geneva on Sunday during an anti-G7 march in the Swiss city.

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