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Swiss public sceptical of EU deal amid tougher stance from Brussels

This content was published on May 26, 2019 A new poll by Swiss media agency Tamedia finds the Swiss are far from convinced about the merits of the draft Swiss-EU framework agreement.

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US state secretary Mike Pompeo to visit Switzerland

This content was published on May 24, 2019 United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will visit Switzerland as part of a trip to Europe next week, US and Swiss officials say.

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Climate rallies take place across Switzerland

This content was published on May 24, 2019 Rallies demanding climate action have again been taking place across Switzerland as part of a worldwide “climate strike” led by young people.

Boris Johnson, addressing the House of Commons in London, Britain,

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Johnson confirms leadership bid at event in Switzerland

This content was published on May 24, 2019 Leading Brexit campaigner Boris Johnson, currently in Switzerland, said “of course” he would stand to be the next prime minister.

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Spying, terrorism and the far-right worry Swiss authorities

This content was published on May 24, 2019 Russian spying activity in Switzerland continues at a high level, while economic espionage by China is also a leading concern, say authorities.

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Swiss army gears up for future threats⠀

This content was published on May 23, 2019 Swiss voters will only be able to have a say on the fighter jets, on which the government wants to spend no more than CHF6 billion ($5.95 billion). Spending less would jeopardise the minimum necessary fleet size, according to defence minister Viola Amherd, while spending more would leave too little financial space for the ground-based…

Protestors against new surveillance laws.

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Government proposes house arrest for terrorist suspects

This content was published on May 22, 2019 The Swiss government has proposed new laws aimed at preventing extremist violence.

US President Donald Trump with Swiss President Ueli Maurer

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Switzerland deepens customs cooperation with US

This content was published on May 20, 2019 The Federal Department of FinanceExternal link has signed a “legally non-binding” memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Homeland SecurityExternal link to allow customs officials to deepen contacts and enhance cooperation, it was announced on Monday. “This memorandum of understanding provides a cooperation in customs matters with the main objective of facilitating trade while…

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Compensation so far paid to 6,000 Swiss ‘slave children’

This content was published on May 20, 2019 The Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) has processed some 6,000 claims for victims of forced labour and abuse.

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Gun lobby misses its target as Swiss voters approve tougher gun control

This content was published on May 19, 2019 Voters have endorsed a controversial reform of Swiss gun law to bring it in line with security regulations of the EU.

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