Swiss position

When does neutrality law apply? Swiss government faces difficult decision over the Middle East conflict

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 If the conflict involving Iran drags on, Switzerland may have to apply its law of neutrality. This could restrict military overflights and arms exports to the United States.

Parmelin: 'deeply concerned' about escalation

Foreign Affairs

Swiss president ‘deeply concerned’ over escalation in Middle East

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin has expressed "deep concern" over the ongoing escalation in the Middle East, "a region where I was so warmly welcomed last month", he said.

Burj El Barajneh is one of twelve Palestinian camps in Lebanon, pictured here in November 2025.

International cooperation

Why UNRWA, a lifeline for Palestinians, is struggling for survival in Lebanon

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is facing an existential crisis. A visit to the Burj al-Barajneh camp in Beirut shows how a political tug-of-war is playing out in the lives of the affected population.

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Neutrality

Switzerland eases arms export rules as its industry is shunned by Europe

This content was published on Jan 29, 2026 Switzerland will allow the sale of weapons to countries embroiled in conflict, in a move favourable to its defence industry. The country insists such exports are compatible with neutrality.

Opinion

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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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Swiss democracy

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.

Opinion

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.

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