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How Switzerland can move towards an independent digital future

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Switzerland should free itself from its digital dependence on international big tech, writes David Sommer from the Digitale Gesellschaft.

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Swiss cantons strengthen tax attractiveness for companies

This content was published on Jan 15, 2026 Swiss cantons maintain competitive corporate tax rates, ranking among the lowest globally.

‘Rich and weak’: is Switzerland easy prey?

Is Switzerland ready for an era in which might makes right? And what would it need to do to stand its ground? Let us know.

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Initiative to sign Switzerland up to UN nuclear arms ban treaty submitted

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 A citizens' committee submitted more than 135,000 signatures to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Tuesday.

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Global trade

Global trade under strain: why rules still matter for nations like Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 23, 2025 Former chief economist of the WTO, Ralph Ossa, explains why economies such as Switzerland need to defend and adapt the rules-based system.

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War & peace

Why Palantir is becoming a risky bet for Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 22, 2025 Zurich serves as a hub for US tech company Palantir’s business relations. The Swiss foreign ministry now has the company in its sights, because of its controversial role in Gaza.

Human rights

AI is big business at Europe’s borders

This content was published on Dec 11, 2025 Loopholes for research and growing militarisation of asylum policy across Europe are creating lucrative opportunities.

More than 135,000 signatures for the anti-nuclear weapons initiative

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Swiss anti-nuclear weapons initiative wins support

This content was published on Dec 10, 2025 Swiss initiative to join the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty gathers enough signatures.

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War & peace

Syrian refugees in Lebanon in dilemma over staying or returning

This content was published on Nov 28, 2025 After the fall of the Syrian regime, some refugees are returning home, while tens of thousands are once again taking flight.

Emissions reduction

COP30: Switzerland reinvigorates its climate offsetting plan

This content was published on Nov 22, 2025 At COP30, Switzerland announced the creation of an alliance of countries supporting a carbon offset scheme it pioneered.

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