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US tariffs: most Swiss rule out making future concessions, survey reveals

Population does not want to make any concessions to the USA, according to survey

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 According to a survey published on Wednesday, most Swiss residents are against offering concessions to the US in the current tariff dispute.

Are you noticing or anticipating any changes in your life as a result of the tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump?

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Aug 5, 2025

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What do recent events tell us about the risks and rewards of sticking to nuclear treaties?

Russia, Ukraine, North Korea, Israel, Iran. What’s the point of nuclear deals if it pays off to flout them?

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Aug 2, 2025

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Africa’s relevance is growing – and everyone wants in

This content was published on Jul 21, 2025 Africa is the future – by 2100, one in three people will live there. As the African Union’s clout grows, Switzerland is stepping up engagement.

Viola Amherd, right, President of the Swiss Confederation, and Denys Shmyhal, left, Prime Minister of Ukraines, talk together during a bilateral meeting at the Ukraine Mine Action Conference, in Lausanne, Switzerland, Thursday, October 17, 2024.

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Switzerland signs controversial reconstruction aid package for Ukraine

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 The deal, which includes binding contracts for the involvement of Swiss companies in Ukraine’s reconstruction, has been widely criticised.

A messenger pigeon carrying messages between parties reflects China’s preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. However, given China's track record regarding border issues and international rulings, whether the new China-led IOMed will be recognized internationally remains to be seen.

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China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest

This content was published on Jul 11, 2025 China has launched a new global mediation body to resolve disputes. How will this initiative reshape international conflict resolution?

International Geneva

Deep-sea mining: has Trump unleashed a scramble for the seabed?

This content was published on Jun 26, 2025 By forging ahead with deep-sea mining, the US is bypassing the UN and creating a diplomatic storm – with a Swiss firm at the centre.

Federal Council wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The Federal Council wants to examine a security and defence partnership with the EU. Exploratory talks are to begin as soon as possible. Among other things, the partnership would be used for defence procurement.

Corruption: Switzerland must provide better protection for whistleblowers

Swiss Politics

Switzerland must better protect whistleblowers, says OECD

This content was published on Jun 18, 2025 Switzerland must step up its anti-corruption efforts and provide better protection for whistleblowers while increasing fines for guilty firms, an OECD anti-bribery group says.

Cultural activists and members of civil society are painting on a local bus as they are staging a song march for victims who were killed during the recent nationwide student protests over quotas in government jobs, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on July 30, 2024. (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin/NurPhoto) (Photo by Ahmed Salahuddin / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)

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Switzerland withdraws from democracy support in Bangladesh

This content was published on Jun 13, 2025 Promoting democracy around the world is one of Switzerland’s goals, but at the same time the funds for such efforts are dwindling.

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