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Switzerland reaffirms support for Francophonie on 30th anniversary

Elisabeth Baume-Schneider and Louise Mushikiwabo

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 Members of the Swiss government met Louise Mushikiwabo, the secretary-general of the International Organisation of La Francophonie, in Bern on Thursday to mark 30 years of membership of the country in that organisation.

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Africa’s heritage in Switzerland: what should the mandate of museums be?

This content was published on May 15, 2026 Restitution can play a central role in relations with African partners, says Samuel Bachmann, curator of the African collections at the Bern Historical Museum.

Package of EU agreements: a u201Cstrategic necessityu201D, according to Cassis

Foreign Affairs

EU agreements a ‘strategic’ necessity: Swiss foreign minister

This content was published on May 10, 2026 Swiss foreign minister Ignazio Cassis spoke at the general assembly of the non-partisan organisation European Movement Switzerland on Saturday.

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Human rights

Why Switzerland does not extradite its own citizens

This content was published on May 7, 2026 Some countries extradite citizens who are wanted by foreign authorities. Switzerland does not – with one exception.

International cooperation

What are development banks and what do they do?

This content was published on May 1, 2026 Development banks are becoming increasingly important in light of cuts to foreign aid by Western countries such as the US and Switzerland. But what do they achieve for the Global South?

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How Switzerland got caught in the Magnitsky case – again

This content was published on Apr 29, 2026 Switzerland’s controversial handling of the Magnitsky Affair, a vast Russian money-laundering scheme, is back in focus. Here a video overview:

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Neutrality

War in outer space is coming: Why Switzerland should play a role

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 The risk of military escalation in space is growing. Switzerland should take a stance on this issue, writes Clémence Piorier.

Foreign Affairs

Millions of dollars linked to Magnitsky fraud case leave Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 A Russian citizen who held funds in Switzerland linked to a global tax fraud case wired at least CHF6 million from his UBS accounts. Our investigation shows a recent court ruling could have led to the confiscation of some of those funds.

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How Switzerland got caught in the Magnitsky case – again

This content was published on Apr 18, 2026 Switzerland’s controversial handling of the Magnitsky Affair, a vast Russian money-laundering scheme, is back in focus.

Foreign Affairs

Russian billionaire Melnichenko appeals Swiss sanctions

This content was published on Apr 16, 2026 Melnichenko launches court bid to remove him from Swiss list of sanctioned Russian oligarchs.

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