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Renewed controversy in Switzerland over US fighter jets – explained

The additional costs that Switzerland will incur when purchasing the US F-35 fighter jet continue to be a concern.

This content was published on Jul 2, 2025 The Swiss defence ministry has repeatedly insisted that 36 American-made F-35A fighter jets would be delivered at a fixed price of CHF6 billion. Now the US is demanding hundreds of millions more,

Read more about SSR's austerity program in this Tuesday's Swiss news.

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This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 Read more about Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's austerity programme in today's briefing.

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This content was published on Jul 1, 2025 The ongoing heatwave continues to make Switzerland sweat. All means are being used to cool off, as shown here at a public fountain in the centre of Basel City.

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This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 The Women’s European Football Championship kicks off in Switzerland on Wednesday, but fans are already buzzing. In the photo, fans welcome the Spanish squad, who are among the favourites for the title.

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This content was published on Jun 30, 2025 US policy is worrying the Swiss economy and science, while the heat is affecting the Beznau nuclear power plant.

The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 Welcome to our selection of the most important – and most interesting – stories from Switzerland over the past seven days.

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This content was published on Jun 28, 2025 On June 26 and 27, the Federal Council visited canton St Gallen – home to the current Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter. Since 1957, it has been a tradition for the seven ministers to embark on a two-day summer excursion together. In the background: Lake Walen.

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This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The additional costs associated with the purchase of the US F-35 fighter jet continue to occupy Switzerland.

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This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The national government visited St Gallen under the leadership of Karin Keller-Sutter, who holds the rotating Swiss presidency this year. The second day of the Federal Councillor's trip centred on the Abbey Library there. There was also time for selfies with the locals.

Consular protection: more and more elderly Swiss are dying abroad

This content was published on Jun 27, 2025 The number of Swiss nationals travelling and living abroad is increasing resulting in more and more consular protection cases.

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