Swiss position

UBS fund holds 30% exposure linked to First Brands

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Switzerland’s largest bank has multiple investments tied to bankrupt auto parts maker.

Global trade

UBS gaining support for compromise on Swiss capital rules

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Liberal and right-wing lawmakers and lobbyists are discussing proposal that could slash capital increase by $10 billion or more.

Sevastopol in the Crimea in May 1944, the war is over. This photo has the title: "Life goes on".

Foreign Affairs

Why studying Eastern European history is so political

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 The subject has always been heavily dependent on political cycles. An analysis by Eastern European historian Fabian Baumann.

Federal Councillor Pfister warns of security policy risks

War & peace

Swiss defence minister warns of growing security risks

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Swiss defence minister urges investment in drone and air defence to counter rising security risks.

Swiss diplomacy

Recognition of Palestine a ‘leverage best used later’: Swiss foreign minister

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 For the Swiss government, the time has not yet come to officially recognise Palestine, said foreign minister Ignazio Cassis.

A Palestinian flag flutters amid the ruins of buildings in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on March 4, 2025, amid the ongoing truce between Israel and Hamas.

Swiss diplomacy

Why Switzerland doesn’t recognise Palestine as a state

This content was published on Sep 24, 2025 Around 150 countries – or three-quarters of UN member states – recognise Palestinian statehood. Switzerland, for various reasons, is not one of them.

Hyung Jin Moon (à droite) de l'église du Sanctuaire rejoint ses paroissiens pour une cérémonie de reconsécration des mariages

Swiss position

Moon fortune to stay in Zug foundation

This content was published on Sep 21, 2025 Legal proceedings in the US have been in vain: the Moon sect's fortune will remain safe in the coffers of a foundation based in the Swiss canton of Zug.

International cooperation

Truth or tale: Have foreign leaders hidden money in Swiss banks?

This content was published on Sep 19, 2025 The trail of “dirty money” in the possession of corrupt public officials has long led to Switzerland’s financial centre. It’s one that Bern has tried to clean up.

National Council supports Federal Council in armaments cooperation with EU

Swiss diplomacy

Parliament in favour of Swiss defence partnership with EU

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives has voted in favour of the government's plans for a security and defence partnership with the European Union.

Opinion

War & peace

Why Switzerland must put human rights at the core of the OSCE

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 The OSCE presidency presents an opportunity to refocus the organisation on one of its core mission, argue Eleonora Mongelli and Florian Irminger.

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