Neutrality

Google’s business dealings with Israel: Swiss servers raise sensitive questions

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Google provides Israel with cloud services that are co-developed in Switzerland and may also be used for military purposes.

A poll suggests the net neutrality initiative is set to be rejected

Swiss democracy

Poll suggests little appetite for Swiss neutrality initiative

This content was published on Jun 21, 2026 Poll suggests Swiss neutrality initiative currently stands little chance of securing a majority vote.

Two soldiers march on a tarmac. One carries a blue UN flag, the other an Irish flag.

Foreign Affairs

Staying in neutral? How Swiss and Irish debates compare

This content was published on May 20, 2026 Defence shifts in Europe have put pressure on old policies in Ireland and Switzerland – and sparked heated resistance to any change.

Armed neutrality: a Swiss stand at a weapons fair.

Swiss cinema

Comedic documentary dissects Swiss neutrality

This content was published on May 19, 2026 The documentary "En Terrain Neutre" (Neutral Ground) puts the spotlight on Swiss neutrality in a comic road movie that comes as voters weigh enshrining the principle in the Constitution.

Jordan partially denies Switzerland arms control

Trade policy

Jordan rebuffs Swiss arms control inspectors

This content was published on May 19, 2026 Jordan refused to fully cooperate with a Swiss delegation sent to inspect exported weapons.

Two soldiers are guarding a building, with the flags of Ukraine and Switzerland in front of them

War & peace

Why Switzerland stopped short of formally sanctioning Ukraine

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Swiss neutrality is often misunderstood. An analysis shows how Switzerland’s response to the war against Ukraine divides the Swiss and puzzles outsiders.

The Swiss Army takes part in a NATO exercise in Greece

Foreign Affairs

Swiss Army takes part in NATO exercise in Greece

This content was published on May 4, 2026 Swiss army to take part in NATO's multinational 'Tiger Meet' exercise

Opinion

Neutrality

War in outer space is coming: Why Switzerland should play a role

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 The risk of military escalation in space is growing. Switzerland should take a stance on this issue, writes Clémence Piorier.

Several US overflight requests rejected by the federal government

Neutrality

Neutral Switzerland denies airspace for US military flights to Iran

This content was published on Apr 1, 2026 Switzerland rejects US requests to use airspace for Iran military operations.

Neutrality

Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament turned down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative.

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