Should Swiss neutrality be stricter? Voters will decide
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On September 27, Swiss voters will decide on whether or not to enshrine a stricter definition of neutrality into the country’s constitution.
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US tariffs, drought, rising fuel prices and even… mosquitoes: there is no shortage of causes for concern in this Friday’s Swiss news.
Report finds no link between Swiss funds and EU border pushbacks
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After parliamentary pressure, independent experts took a close look at what happens to the Swiss contribution to protecting the EU’s external borders.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
Aid groups say Israeli restrictions leave Gaza without relief despite ceasefire
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A fragile ceasefire has been in place for nearly nine months, but conditions in Gaza continue to deteriorate. Aid groups denounce Israeli restrictions on the entry of essential goods.
After the ceasefire, survival still defines life in Gaza
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Nine months after the ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive. Food queues, water trucks, and torn tents define everyday life as families struggle to meet basic needs.
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The United States and Iran have ended a first round of negotiations in Switzerland and plan technical talks at the working level this week, mediators Qatar and Pakistan said.
US imposes new tariff of 12.5% on Switzerland over forced labour
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Following Canada and Brazil, Switzerland and around 60 other countries face new US tariffs on Friday for allegedly not doing enough to combat forced labour.
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Will maritime traffic at the Strait of Hormuz get back to normal? Not anytime soon, according to energy analysts and trade experts.
SECO chief says Trump-era tariffs are here to stay
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The head of Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) expects US tariffs to persist beyond Donald Trump’s presidency.
Swiss president not surprised by latest US tariff move
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Swiss President Guy Parmelin says new US tariffs on Swiss goods come as no surprise, as talks continue toward a bilateral trade deal.
Swiss business federation rejects US forced labour claims as ‘unfounded’
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While the latest tariff threats from the US would weigh on Swiss firms, Economiesuisse said they were less severe than earlier rounds of tariffs.
Bern sticks with Swiss‑US trade talks despite court ruling on tariffs
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The conclusion of a trade agreement between Switzerland and the United States remains the Federal Council’s top priority, regardless of Thursday’s US court ruling that President Trump’s tariffs are illegal.
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US President Donald Trump has once again publicly criticised Switzerland. Switzerland and the US are currently negotiating a trade agreement.
US expected to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs: report
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The United States is preparing to impose 100% tariffs on certain drugs of pharma companies that haven’t reached an agreement with the White House, the Financial Times reports.
