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European defence: tensions rise, budgets follow – but public support is uneven

This content was published on May 21, 2025 As European Union countries ramp up military spending, public support across the continent remains uneven.

A citizen on polling duty directs the voters at the polling station

Swiss Abroad

Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

No change at the German-Swiss border so far

Swiss Politics

Swiss minister: situation at German border hasn’t changed

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Tighter rules at Germany’s borders have so far not had an impact on Switzerland, Justice Minister Beat Jans said on Saturday.

SNB Chairman speaks of "very great insecurity

Swiss Politics

Swiss National Bank chairman warns of ‘great insecurity’ caused by US tariffs

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, has warned of the huge financial uncertainties caused by recent US tariffs.

Defence Minister Martin Pfister poses with Swiss soldiers at the Trias training exercise in Austria on May 1, 2025.

Swiss Politics

Committee launched to find new Swiss army chief

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The Swiss defence ministry has begun work to find a replacement for outgoing army chief Thomas Süssli.

Children play at a traveller site in Nidau, near Biel, 1954.

History

How Switzerland, Scotland and Norway seized children from itinerant families

This content was published on May 15, 2025 In the 20th century, Yenish children in Switzerland were placed in institutions as part of a state-backed effort to destroy their way of life. Similar practices existed in Norway and Scotland.

Federal Council waives stricter rules for the electricity sector for the time being

Swiss Politics

Swiss government backs down to industry outcry over energy security plans

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Swiss electricity providers should no longer be obliged to fulfil strict liquidity and capital requirements to ensure energy security.

Swiss Politics

Neutrality

Switzerland appears to be more open to closer ties between its army and the West. Can it do that? This is the framework within which neutral Switzerland operates militarily.

Secure AI system recommended for Swiss parliament

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Swiss politicians need secure AI tools to help them do their work, a parliamentary security policy commitee recommends.

Federal Council allocates more money for the protection of religious minorities

Swiss Politics

Switzerland sets aside more funds to protect religious minorities

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Jewish and Muslim minorities as well as LGBTQ+ communities will temporarily receive increased state protection in Switzerland.

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