International cooperation

Switzerland takes part in EU initiative for Gaza

The Swiss Confederation is taking part in an EU initiative for Gaza

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 Switzerland is taking part in an initiative aimed at restarting the reconstruction of Gaza.

Swiss democracy

As Switzerland shakes up its foreign aid, will it stay committed to democracy?

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 With the government planning to boost short-term humanitarian aid at the expense of longer-term projects, this could be bad news for democracy promotion.

People wait in line to collect water in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. With water supplies severely limited, families often spend hours waiting their turn to fill jerrycans for their daily needs.

Humanitarian aid

After the ceasefire, survival still defines life in Gaza

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Nine months after the ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive. Food queues, water trucks, and torn tents define everyday life as families struggle to meet basic needs.

Foreign Affairs

When private foundations take over development aid

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 Philanthropic foundations are becoming increasingly important. This doesn't seem to sit well with them.

International cooperation

Murder of Swiss aid worker remains unsolved as statute of limitations approaches

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Swiss aid worker Walter Arnold wanted to expose alleged wrongdoing. Three decades later, his murder remains unsolved as the statute of limitations is about to expire.

Santa Cruz waste picker collecting used cardboard from an inhabitant.

International cooperation

How Swiss cities are stepping up as foreign aid budgets shrink

This content was published on Jul 1, 2026 Local governments in Europe are defying state cuts to development assistance and helping cities in lower-income regions tackle problems like climate change.

A series of new laws in China allowed the authorities to investigate foreign researchers for possessing “sensitive” information related to national security.

Foreign Affairs

Why Swiss China scholars can’t build the China expertise they need

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 Increasingly stringent controls on overseas research into China have made it difficult for many scholars including those in Switzerland, to conduct research on China.

Iran-US agreement: Switzerland can play a role, says Mr Cassis

Foreign Affairs

Foreign minister says Switzerland to play role in Iran-US peace

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 Ignazio Cassis says Switzerland will play in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the US

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.

Olive trees uprooted by the IDF in southern Lebanon

International cooperation

War and drought push Lebanon agriculture to breaking point

This content was published on May 15, 2026 War, economic collapse and declining rainfall are pushing Lebanon’s agricultural sector to the brink. Even water projects backed by Switzerland are struggling to cope.

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