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Why five European countries want to allow anti-personnel mines again

Afghan men who have lost their legs due to landmines learn to use their new prosthetics at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) physical rehabilitation center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 16, 2022.

This content was published on Jul 18, 2025 The three Baltic countries, Poland and Finland have decided to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines. Why now?

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US delays delivery of Patriot missiles to Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 17, 2025 The US Department of Defense is reprioritising the delivery of Patriot systems in order to give more support to Ukraine.

Legal action against Israeli drone purchase

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Legal action filed against Swiss purchase of Israeli drones

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Legal action aims to put an end to the delivery of the six Elbit reconnaissance drones already plagued by delays and setbacks.

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Does democracy really make the world more peaceful?

This content was published on Jul 15, 2025 Many people are convinced of this. But is it true? Political scientists give their opinions.

Delegates inside the meeting hall in Locarno, 1925

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Forgotten Swiss peace pact has lessons for Europe on ending bloodshed

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The Locarno Pact, negotiated in Switzerland 100 years ago, still reverberates today as Europe once again deals with war and US isolationism.

Locarno City Archives, Rodolfo Huber, Locarno Pact centenary

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How Locarno became the ‘city of peace’

This content was published on Jul 9, 2025 The Swiss city of Locarno rose to diplomatic fame in 1925 when a set of post-war treaties were negotiated there, leaving behind an enduring legacy of peace and tolerance.

Federal Council wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

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Switzerland wants to examine cooperation with the EU in the defence sector

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The Federal Council wants to examine a security and defence partnership with the EU. Exploratory talks are to begin as soon as possible. Among other things, the partnership would be used for defence procurement.

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Swiss embassy in Israel fully operational again

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 The staff have resumed work in Tel Aviv, Ambassador Simon Geissbühler announced on X on Wednesday.

Federal Council proposes restrictions on S status

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Swiss government proposes restrictions on Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Only those whose life and limb are at risk in Ukraine and who flee to Switzerland are to be granted S status in future. The remaining Ukrainian refugees should apply for asylum. This is what the Federal Council is proposing.

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Asylum in Switzerland: the most important figures at a glance

This content was published on Jun 25, 2025 Who comes and who is allowed to stay? A series of graphics illustrating the most important developments in Switzerland.

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