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‘The UK is now ungovernable’

Britain s Prime Minister Theresa May listens as the declaration at her constituency is made for in the general election

This content was published on Jun 9, 2017 Prime Minister Theresa May’s decision to hold an election to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks has been disastrous, Swiss-based observers say.

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Swiss want inclusive membership of Nuclear Suppliers Group

This content was published on Jun 8, 2017 Switzerland will be hosting the 2017 plenary meeting of the Nuclear Suppliers GroupExternal link (NSG) in its capital Bern on June 22-23. Member countries collaborate to prevent the transport of technology that could be used to make nuclear weapons and hence determine what can or cannot be exported. This places non-members like India and Pakistan…

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Switzerland signs up to corporate tax dodging remedy

This content was published on Jun 7, 2017 Huge companies, such as Starbucks, Amazon and Fiat, have been publically taken to task by the European Union and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) over the way they distort their tax bills. This is achieved by accountancy tricks that legally ghost profits from where they are earned to low tax jurisdictions. This…

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The Swiss postman may not always ring twice

This content was published on Jun 6, 2017 Swiss Post should act in a socially responsible way when it comes to future closures of post offices, according to public oversight body PostCom.

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US ambassador demands UN rights council end anti-Israel bias

This content was published on Jun 6, 2017 “The United States is looking carefully at this council and our participation in it. We see some areas for significant strengthening,” Haley said on Tuesday at the opening of the 35th session of the UN rights council in the western Swiss city. In her speech, the ambassador reiterated America’s commitment to protecting human rights, closely…

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ICRC president demands total access in Syria

This content was published on Jun 6, 2017 “Various places are more peaceful than even a few months ago,” Maurer told the Tages-Anzeiger and Der Bund newspapers on Tuesday, having recently returned from a visit to a country he described as “exhausted by conflict”. Possible reasons for the calm, in his view, include local reconciliation work bearing fruit and diplomatic efforts between leading…

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Military service

This content was published on Jun 3, 2017 Swiss living abroad are also basically free from being recruited and serving in the military during times of peace as long as they remain abroad. Some limitations apply to those living in border zones close to Switzerland. Under certain conditions and procedures, Swiss living abroad may voluntarily participate in the Swiss military. Should a Swiss…

Rich foreigners dig deeper into their pockets

This content was published on Jun 2, 2017 The rich and famous have herded to Switzerland for generations to sample the stunning alpine landscape, first-class services and elbow room granted by the naturally reserved population. Since 1862, many non-domiciled residents, such as former Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone, have also enjoyed special tax breaks offered by certain cantons. The lump sum (or forfait) tax…

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Voices from Moutier

This content was published on Jun 2, 2017

Foreign policy

This content was published on Jun 1, 2017 Switzerland’s good offices have a long tradition. Together with the country’s protecting power mandates, they play a significant role in Swiss peace policy. The Swiss foreign ministry is keen to play an active role in diplomatic peace processes and contribute to the peaceful settlement of conflicts. In recent years Switzerland has accompanied more than 20…

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