Swiss position

UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran over Hormuz blockade

This content was published on Mar 25, 2026 UN Human Rights Council condemns Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz and calls for swift reparations.

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The dramatic freezing of Ferdinand Marcos’s assets in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 Forty years ago Switzerland froze the assets of toppled Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos – a turning point regarding assets of politically exposed people.

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Foreign Affairs

Truth or tale: can any foreigner place millions at a Swiss bank?

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 Scandals featuring foreign despots hiding assets in Switzerland have prompted Swissinfo readers to ask if anyone can really place large sums of money in the country's banks.

Federal Council authorises US overflights in connection with war in Iran

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Switzerland refuses two US requests for flyovers linked to Iran war

This content was published on Mar 15, 2026 The government approved three flyover requests from the United States in connection with the war in Iran. Two other requests were rejected.

Swiss Politics

Swiss government opts against crackdown on honorary consuls and shady dealings

This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 Despite a series of dubious incidents involving foreign honorary consuls in Switzerland, the government has decided against tightening oversight.

Neutrality

Swiss neutrality: government faces difficult decision over Mideast 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.

Munitions handled by Swiss army recruits.

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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