War & peace

Foreign Affairs

Swiss embassy representative to visit Swiss flotilla activists

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 The Swiss foreign ministry is trying to obtain information about the 20 Swiss nationals on board the flotilla headed for Gaza.

Displaced Palestinians move with their belongings southwards.

Humanitarian aid

How the UN is navigating diplomacy, international law and humanitarian aid in Gaza

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 No peace plan in Gaza can be implemented without the involvement of UN agencies, many of which are still operating on the ground.

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.

Switzerland responds to interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland urges Israel to ensure safety of Global Sumud Flotilla

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland urges Israel to protect Global Sumud Flotilla activists and is ready to ensure their consular rights.

Yuval Raphael from Israel performs the song "New Day Will Rise" during the Grand Final of the 69th Eurovision Song Contest, in Basel.

Culture

Eurovision Members to Vote on Whether to Exclude Israel

This content was published on Sep 26, 2025 The EBU will host an extraordinary general meeting in early November at which member broadcasters will vote on Israeli participation in the next Eurovision Song Contest.

Humanitarian aid

Switzerland could accept injured children from Gaza for treatment

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Swiss government and the cantons are currently examining the possibility of receiving injured children from the Gaza Strip, the justice ministry told Keystone-SDA.

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.

Opinion

War & peace

BRICS and the legacy of the Non-Aligned Movement

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 Are the BRICS the new Non-Aligned Movement? Historian Nataša Mišković points out differences and similarities.

Seco investigates Zug company in connection with sanctions against Russia

Trade policy

Swiss firm suspected of violating gold sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Sep 20, 2025 Open Mineral, a commodities trader based in Baar is suspected of violating sanctions against Russia in relation to gold.

Navi Pillay (right) and Chris Sidoti during the presentation of the new report of the UN Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

International Geneva

UN Commission of Inquiry concludes genocide is taking place in Gaza

This content was published on Sep 19, 2025 The report's authors point to the responsibility of Israeli leaders and call on states to act. Its publication has drawn little reaction in Europe.