What the US pullback means for Switzerland’s climate priorities
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For Switzerland, the absence of the United States has strengthened its stance on climate finance but limited progress toward phasing out fossil fuels.
Ten years on: achievements and challenges of the Swiss Abroad Act
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A decade ago the Swiss Abroad Act came into force, defining the rights and obligations of Swiss expats. What has this law actually achieved?
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Money is at the centre of today’s news – from army financing to a slimmed-down savings package and the rise of new billionaires.
Four Indonesian islanders take on Swiss cement giant Holcim
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A report from Pulau Pari, Indonesia, where four residents have vowed to fight a major Swiss company in one of the world’s most polluting industries.
Support for pro-Palestinian musician sacked by Swiss orchestra
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An open letter has been launched in support of a musician who was dismissed by the Orchestre de la Suisse Romande after wearing a keffiyeh at the end of a performance.
Zurich government rejects proposal to take in Gaza children
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The Zurich cantonal government is sticking to its guns: it does not want to take in any injured children from Gaza. The security concerns are too great.
Swiss foreign minister hails Mideast unity on Gaza at end of tour
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis said Jordan, Iraq and Kuwait were aligned on the Gaza peace plan, supporting a ceasefire and humanitarian aid, as he ended his Middle East visit on Saturday.
Seven injured children from Gaza and families travel to Switzerland for treatment
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Seven injured Palestinian children from Gaza took off on Friday morning from Amman in Jordan for Switzerland. They are to be treated in Swiss hospitals.
Around 2,000 people attend pro-Palestine demo in Geneva
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Around 2,000 in Geneva demanded that multinational corporations be held accountable for their complicity in the genocide in Palestine.
Explainer: Will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with cheap, hormone-filled beef after US tariff deal?
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The US has reduced tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% but has wrangled duty-free access for American meat, fish and chicken in return. Should Swiss consumers be worried?
US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse
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Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry’s future in Switzerland.
Swiss watchmaking: Breitling boss welcomes US tariff cut
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The recent decision to lower US tariffs on Swiss imports from 39% to 15% is particularly good news for the watch industry, says Georges Kern, head of the Breitling luxury watch brand.
Q3: Swiss GDP falls amid global slowdown, tariff shock
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The Swiss economy has felt the full impact of the introduction of 39% US tariffs in August and the slowdown in the global economy.
Swiss press question concessions in US tariff deal
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Swiss newspapers have questioned the deal struck with Washington and concessions made by Switzerland to allow the tariff rate on Swiss imports to be lowered from 39% to 15%. What exactly were they?
