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Emissions reduction

Climate experts in Switzerland: 1.5°C target is out of reach

Ten years after the Paris Agreement, a survey of Swiss climate scientists shows they no longer expect the world to limit warming to 1.5°C.

By Kristian Foss Brandt

Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is among the ten fastest-warming countries in the world

By Luigi Jorio

Climate solutions

Effects of 1.5°C global warming in Switzerland and beyond

By Luigi Jorio

The Mutthorn Hut, located between Kandersteg and Lauterbrunnen in canton Bern, is one of 60 mountain huts affected by thawing permafrost.

Climate solutions

Melting permafrost threatens mountain regions. What can be done?

By Simon Bradley

November 30 vote: Swiss set to reject new inheritance tax

Civil defence participants on duty: if the civic service initiative is adopted, such offers will be more broadly supported.

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 A poll shows the Swiss public’s clear rejection of an initiative seeking a new tax on big inheritances and scepticism towards a proposal calling for civic service for all.

Harvesting coffee in Alfenas, Brazil, in July. The country is the world’s largest coffee producer.

Coffee production may be imperiled as forests are destroyed for more crops

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 A new report by an industry watchdog adds to growing scientific consensus that as forests are felled to make way for coffee farms, rainfall decreases and crops are more likely to fail.

press conference with five people in suits

Switzerland flies under the radar at NATO gathering

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Switzerland is not a NATO member, but it keeps half a foot in the door – a visit to the alliance’s recent parliamentary assembly shows how this works.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Humanitarian aid for Gaza, the village of Brienz and self-driving taxis top today’s Swiss news.

Switzerland charts new course on gender medicine despite headwinds

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Gender medicine is fighting to go mainstream, but funding gaps and political pushback are making it very hard.

Switzerland was the consensus candidate for the OSCE Chairmanship in 2026, partly due to its historical neutrality.

As Switzerland prepares to chair the OSCE, is this body still relevant?

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 In 2026 Switzerland will take over the chair of the OSCE, which is in a deep crisis. Expectations are high – also on the part of Russia.

Anti-Trump protests, taking tariffs to court, and US funding cuts for science

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 A round-up of US-related news as reported by the Swiss media.

Geopolitics

Anti-Trump protests, taking tariffs to court, and US funding cuts for science

As Switzerland prepares to chair the OSCE, is this body still relevant?

Switzerland flies under the radar at NATO gathering

people in suits voting in front of flags

Why Switzerland attends NATO’s Parliamentary Assembly

Humanitarian crisis in Gaza: Swiss Solidarity launches appeal

People evacuated from close to the frontline in the Donetsk and Dnipropetrovsk areas gather on a platform at a railway station in Mukachevo, western Ukraine, 17 March 2025, amid the Russian invasion. Fifty people were evacuated from regions affected by the conflict, including 30 adults and 20 children. According to the Representation of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights in the Transcarpathian region, these evacuees will be relocated to safer areas within Ukraine. In 2024, more than 30,000 people were evacuated from war zones, as reported by the Ukrzaliznytsia press service.

Switzerland breaks ranks with EU on Ukrainian refugee policy

Trump’s Gaza deal, a surprisingly resilient global economy, and Yellowstone bison

Inside Geneva: Are democracies copying Russia’s repressive playbook?

Realistic fantasy: Israel’s 3D propaganda

meeting of lots of diplomats and politicians

The UN and democracy – how do they interact?

A solidarity rally for Gaza in front of the Federal Palace in Bern in June 2025.

Could voters decide whether Switzerland recognises Palestine?

The Davos set in decline: can the World Economic Forum save itself?

The humanitarian cost of Israel’s war in Gaza

Illustration: Kai Reusser / SWI swissinfo.ch

Amid people smuggling and terrorism, Swiss tackle root causes in African hotspot

A record price of gold, criticism of US science policy – and the return of McCarthyism?

Middle East crisis

Ignazio Cassis was welcomed to Amman by his Jordanian counterpart

Switzerland and Jordan discuss Gaza peace plan

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister to discuss US sponspored Gaza peace plan with Jordanian counterpart.

Switzerland donates two million francs for humanitarian aid in Gaza

Switzerland pledges CHF2 million for humanitarian aid in Gaza

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Switzerland donating CHF2 million in humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Swiss Solidarity collects for the Gaza civilian population

Swiss Solidarity collects CHF4.5 million for Gaza

This content was published on Oct 23, 2025 Swiss Solidarity collects over CHF4.5 million in donations for the civilian population in Gaza.

Around 2000 people attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Geneva

Around 2,000 people attend pro-Palestine demo in Geneva

This content was published on Oct 20, 2025 Around 2,000 in Geneva demanded that multinational corporations be held accountable for their complicity in the genocide in Palestine.

BE: pro-Pal demonstration, organisers complain of police violence

Organisers of pro-Palestinian protest in Bern demand investigation into violence

This content was published on Oct 15, 2025 Pro-Palestinian groups in Bern demand an independent probe into alleged police brutality at protests.

Initiative calls for recognition of the State of Palestine

Swiss initiative demands Palestinian state recognition

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 Coalition launches popular initiative for Switzerland to officially recognise Palestine as a state.

Peace summit in Egypt: Switzerland will not be present

Switzerland absent from Egypt peace summit

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Switzerland will not be present at Egypt-hosted peace summit to end conflict between Israel and Hamas.

Police officials: 'severe punishment for violent protesters'

Swiss police condemn pro-Palestinian demo violence

This content was published on Oct 13, 2025 Police demand punishment for troublemakers at pro-Palestinian demo that turned violent.

18 police officers injured during the pro-Palestine demonstration in Bern on Saturday

Pro-Palestine protest in Bern: 18 police officers injured

This content was published on Oct 12, 2025 Eighteen police officers were injured during a pro-Palestinian protest in the Swiss capital Bern on Saturday, according to local police.

5,000 people hold a tense demonstration in Berne in support of Palestine

Thousands join pro-Palestinian protest in Bern amid clashes with police

This content was published on Oct 12, 2025 Around 5,000 people marched through the Swiss capital, Bern, on Saturday to protest against the war in Gaza.

ICRC to support implementation of Israel-Hamas agreement

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 The ICRC will help reunite Israeli hostages and Palestinian detainees with their families under the agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Could voters decide whether Switzerland recognises Palestine?

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 A committee wants to force the Swiss government to recognise Palestine as a state – by referendum. Is that possible?

Police from several cantons at the Middle East demo in Bern on Saturday

Heavy police presence planned for Saturday Middle East protest in Bern

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 Police in Bern plan a major deployment for an unauthorised Middle East protest on Saturday, aided by emergency teams from other cantons to protect the public and critical sites.

People in streets of Tel Aviv, Israel, on October 9, 2025.

Switzerland ‘welcomes progress’ on Gaza peace plan

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Switzerland welcomes the first phase of an agreed peace plan for the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said on Thursday on X.

Gaza: the last members of the Swiss flotilla return home

Last Swiss members of Gaza flotilla return home

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Nine Swiss activists from the Gaza flotilla return home to Geneva.

Global trade war

Negotiations on the customs dispute continue

Talks with US on tariffs ongoing: Swiss economics minister

This content was published on Oct 18, 2025 A Swiss delegation led by Economics Minister Guy Parmelin held talks with US representatives on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank meeting in Washington.

German economists expect subdued growth due to US tariffs

Swiss economists expect slower growth due to US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 16, 2025 The Swiss economy is not gaining momentum, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said on Thursday, blaming US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

US duties, '20,000 jobs in Switzerland in worst-case scenario'

‘Around 20,000 jobs at risk’ in Switzerland over US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 UBS economist warns up to 20,000 Swiss jobs could be at risk from US tariffs.

Swiss watch industry faces problems due to US tariffs

Study: Swiss watch industry shows resilience in face of US tariffs

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss watch exports show resilience despite US tariffs and strong franc.

The President of the Confederation meets Pope Leo XIV

Swiss president discusses tariffs with Pope Leo XIV

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Swiss president discusses tariffs and global affairs with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican.

Government circles: New US pharmaceutical tariffs to start later

US delays pharma tariffs to push for more drug pricing deals

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 US delays pharma tariffs, urging companies to relocate production or lower prices.

Pharma tariffs could trigger Swiss recession, warns economist

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 US tariffs on pharmaceutical products could lead to a recession in Switzerland but there remains a lot of uncertainty.

Swiss economy likely to grow much slower than expected in 2026

Tariffs dampen Swiss economic growth prospects

This content was published on Sep 24, 2025 Swiss economy likely to grow much more slowly in 2026 than was assumed in the summer.

US tariffs force Switzerland to rethink trade ties

This content was published on Sep 24, 2025 United States trade policy is rattling countries worldwide and prompting them to redirect trade flows at record speed.

If the Swiss Army knife is made in America, is it still Swiss?

This content was published on Sep 22, 2025 US President Donald Trump’s 39% tariff on Switzerland has forced some companies to consider whether they could produce in the US while still retaining their Swiss identity.

Swiss Jura region hit hard by US tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Since the beginning of September, more than 100 Jura companies, employing a total of 4,000 people, have applied for short-time work compensation.

Fall in watch exports to the United States in August

Swiss watch exports to US take tumble amid high tariffs

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Swiss watch exports went into a tailspin in August, plummeting by almost a quarter, following a 45% jump in July.

Ricola: new factory opening postponed, US duties weighed

Ricola postpones new Swiss factory opening due to US tariffs

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Ricola delays new Swiss factory plans due to US tariffs, with investments and 100 jobs on hold.

Global customs dispute weighs on Swiss labour market

Global tariff dispute weighs on Swiss labour market

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Swiss employers expect fewer hires in late 2025 as global tariffs bite.

Companies respond to customs duties with automation and regionalisation

Swiss firms react to tariffs with automation and local production

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 According to a survey, Swiss companies have taken several measures in response to the recently announced tariffs by the United States, including increasing efficiency and automation.