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A force for mediation

This content was published on Jun 29, 2016 Since setting up shop in Caux, above Lake Geneva, in 1946, the Moral Rearmament movement has been working to rebuild Europe by bringing together old enemies and organising international conferences. It intensified its fight against communism from 1953 onwards, launching a global campaign, and inviting leaders from former colonised countries to Caux. Cornelio Sommaruga took over as head…

Switzerland backs India for nuclear exporting club

This content was published on Jun 28, 2016 “Switzerland supports India’s candidature [to the NSG] and engages constructively in order to find a consensus solution for the remaining open questions,” Pierre-Alain Eltschinger, spokesperson for the Federal Depart of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) told swissinfo.ch. The “open questions” relate to the problem of allowing countries that have not signed the Nuclear Non-proliferation TreatyExternal link (NPT)…

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How it feels to come out as transgender

This content was published on Jun 28, 2016

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Swiss-EU meeting put on ice after Brexit vote

This content was published on Jun 27, 2016 An official meeting between Jacques de Watteville, Switzerland’s main negotiator with the EU, and the European Parliament was cancelled on Monday as a result of the British referendum vote. De Wattewille nonetheless met informally with his EU counterpart, Christian Leffler, in Brussels. “I’m happy that discussions are continuing,” de Watteville said. “Switzerland remains on the…

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A scientific journey and three tales of tolerance

This content was published on Jun 26, 2016 Here are the stories we’re following the week of June 27.

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Post-Brexit, fixing bilateral deals a priority for Swiss

This content was published on Jun 26, 2016 In an interview with Sunday newspapers SonntagsZeitungExternal link and Le Matin DimancheExternal link, Johann Schneider-Ammann said he wanted to push for a quick immigration solution with Brussels – despite the distraction of Brexit. The Swiss government has until February 2017 to implement 2014’s binding referendum vote to set immigration quotas – as called for in…

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Numerous callers dial Swiss Brexit hotline

This content was published on Jun 25, 2016 People in Switzerland worried about the aftermath of Brexit have been calling on the Swiss authorities for advice.

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After the Brexit earthquake

This content was published on Jun 24, 2016 Facing the leave vote, other EU members will not return to business as usual; talk about a new plan for renewing the EU will be omnipresent.

Where does a Brexit leave Brits in Switzerland?

This content was published on Jun 24, 2016 Some answers to the key questions for British expats in Switzerland.

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Swiss economy braces against Brexit fallout

This content was published on Jun 24, 2016 Exchange rates The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has its work cut out keeping the franc’s valuation from going through the ceiling as investors seek a safe haven. The SNB intervened in the foreign exchange markets, printing more francs to buy up other currencies, as the euro and British pound rapidly lost ground. The central bank’s…

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