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What lies ahead for Switzerland: the major political issues of 2026

This content was published on Dec 28, 2025 The coming year promises to be a landmark one for Swiss politics. It will be decisive for the future of relations between Switzerland and its European neighbours.

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Switzerland keeps tabs on EU’s Russian funds debate

This content was published on Dec 19, 2025 Switzerland closely followed EU debate on using frozen Russian funds to support Ukraine.

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Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukraine mercenary

This content was published on Dec 18, 2025 Swiss military court sentences suspected Ukrainian mercenary to 18 months' imprisonment

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History

The IRA priest and his Swiss connection

This content was published on Dec 7, 2025 Bombs in Brighton, timers from Switzerland and secret bank accounts in Geneva. Patrick Ryan, one of the IRA’s leading members, was also a priest.

Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Andriy Yermak (L), and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Foreign Affairs

US-Ukraine Geneva peace talks ‘productive’

This content was published on Nov 23, 2025 Ukraine peace talks held in Geneva have so far been productive.

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How to be neutral in a multipolar world

This content was published on Nov 18, 2025 Former ambassador Paul Widmer argues in favour of accepting the neutrality initiative, as Swiss neutrality depends on international recognition for its credibility and effectiveness.

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How the neutrality initiative could affect Swiss policy

This content was published on Nov 18, 2025 The neutrality initiative seeks to incorporate a strict interpretation of Swiss neutrality in the federal constitution. What would this mean for Switzerland’s foreign and security policy?

Formally, the two Koreas are still at war until today: a South Korean officer facing his North Korean counterpart in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two countries in a scene of "Joint Security Area".

Swiss cinema

Neutrality under fire: the enduring power of Park Chan-wook’s DMZ thriller

This content was published on Nov 9, 2025 Busan Film Festival celebrates the Korean film with Swiss focus that raised legendary filmmaker Park Chan-wook to cinema royalty.

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Switzerland flies under the radar at NATO gathering

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Switzerland is not a NATO member, but it keeps half a foot in the door – a visit to the alliance’s recent parliamentary assembly shows how this works.

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Democracy

Why Switzerland attends NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Twice yearly, lawmakers from NATO and beyond – including Switzerland – meet to discuss all things defence. A portrait of an understated institution.

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