How direct democracy became part of Orbán’s ‘illiberal’ toolkit in Hungary
Since 2010, Hungarian authorities have channelled public sentiment with a range of direct-democratic tools – including one which even Switzerland’s ample repertoire lacks.
The US plans to buy $10 million worth of Swiss cheese – just not from Switzerland
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US tariffs are being used to procure Swiss cheese produced by American farmers under a special provision to absorb surplus production and protect rural jobs.
Outgoing UNRWA head accuses Switzerland of passivity in Middle East conflict
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Philippe Lazzarini, the Swiss head of UNRWA, is leaving after a bruising term defined by the Gaza war and sustained attacks on the agency. On his way out, he takes aim at Switzerland’s stance.
Geneva Airport faces growing losses from Middle East conflict
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Geneva Airport reports a drop in profit in 2025 and growing financial losses due to Middle East unrest and reduced flights.
No Lufthansa or SWISS flights to Gulf region until October
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Due to the ‘unstable situation in the Middle East’ Swiss and the other Lufthansa group airlines are cancelling all flights to Tel Aviv and Dubai, with a few exceptions, up to and including 31 May.
Switzerland lowers 2026 growth forecast due to Middle East conflict
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The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) has lowered its forecast for Swiss growth this year due to the conflict in the Middle East.
Swiss energy supply is secure despite conflict in Middle East, say officials
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Switzerland’s energy supply is secure despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to government officials.
Switzerland to extend US trade talks beyond March deadline, says Parmelin
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Switzerland will continue negotiating a trade agreement with the US beyond the planned March 31 deadline, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on Saturday.
Swiss government says new US tariffs will replace old ones
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The new US tariffs do not come on top of the existing measures applicable to each country, the Swiss government said on Wednesday.
‘We’ll have to live with US tariffs,’ warns SECO head
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The Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) is calling for patience after the US Supreme Court ruled that some of the US tariffs were illegal.
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Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 15% global tariff is not fundamentally affecting Swiss exporters, say some analysts. Others believe companies are still in limbo.
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As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.
Trump repeats claim that Switzerland ‘rips off the United States’
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US President Donald Trump told Fox Business that countries such as Switzerland prosper because “we allow them to rip us off”.
Swiss supermarkets rule out US meat while restaurants show interest
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Despite a customs deal between Switzerland and the United States, US meat is unlikely to appear on Swiss supermarket shelves, says news agency AWP.
Swiss government approves mandate for US trade negotiations
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Talks on a trade deal between Switzerland and the United States are set to begin after the Swiss government approved the final mandate for negotiations.
