War & peace

Proposed Swiss Hezbollah ban divides political opinion

Widespread support for a ban on Hezbollah, despite concerns

This content was published on Oct 6, 2026 Proposal Swiss ban on Hezbollah receives mixed reaction among political parties.

Protesters in Geneva are calling for sanctions against Israel

War & peace

Geneva protest calls for sanctions against Israel

This content was published on Oct 4, 2026 Geneva demonstration calls for Switzerland to impose a military, energy and trade embargo on Israel.

Foreign Affairs

More than a messenger: how Swiss diplomacy tries to improve the world

Switzerland is a messenger for hostile states, a neutral host, and a promoter of peace – even in space. Why does it do all this?

Information wars

‘Part of warfare’: Russian involvement in Swiss neutrality debates

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 Propaganda expert Ian Garner breaks down what Russia wanted to achieve with statements about the September 27 “neutrality initiative” vote.

Martin Pfister bombarded with parliamentary questions about the F-35

War & peace

Swiss lawmakers grill defence minister over botched F-35 deal

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Swiss defence minister faced hostile questions over botched procurement of F-35 jets.

Intelligence service finds itself largely exonerated following an investigation

War & peace

Swiss intelligence service ‘largely’ plugged data leak holes

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Recommendations to resolve issues in future have generally been implemented at FIS.

War & peace

Swiss oil supplies once again secured through regular channels

This content was published on Sep 21, 2026 Swiss Cressier oil refinery back online, ending period of using emergency stocks.

Resilience and defence: Federal Council realigns security policy

War & peace

Government signs off measures to tighten Swiss security

This content was published on Sep 18, 2026 Swiss government adopts Security Policy Strategy 2026.

Swiss position

Switzerland wants a security pact with the EU

This content was published on Sep 12, 2026 The Swiss government wants a security partnership with the European Union. But does the EU want that too?

"Switzerland is a target for Moscow," says the head of the armed forces

War & peace

Swiss army chief warns ‘Switzerland is in Russia’s sights’

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Switzerland’s army chief Benedikt Roos has warned that the country is in Russia’s sights, but many Swiss people remain unaware of the potential threat.

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