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In 1990, Switzerland sent observers to work in a UN peacekeeping mission for the first time, a move that sparked debates in the neutral nation.
Has ‘Crypto Leaks’ exposed Swiss neutrality as a sham?
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Swiss politicians, historians and the media are debating the possible consequences of the latest spying scandal for the country’s credibility.
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With the US and Iran this week on the verge of war, they exchanged messages via the Swiss embassy in Tehran, headed by Ambassador Markus Leitner.
Swiss president continues on his ‘autocrat world tour 2019’
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Ueli Maurer meets Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Moscow. It is his fourth foreign visit this year that has raised eyebrows.
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Thomas Greminger, the first Swiss Secretary General of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), has a lot on his plate.
A summer stroll through Bern’s diplomatic quarters
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The Swiss capital is home to nearly 100 foreign embassies and consulates. These are some of their most striking facades and interesting stories.
What will happen to Switzerland’s bid for the UN Security Council?
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Switzerland is hoping for a seat on the UN Security Council in 2023-24 but now more parliamentarians are opposed on grounds of neutrality.
How should Switzerland position itself with the EU?
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We asked members of the five largest Swiss political parties what the country’s future relationship with the European Union should look like.
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The Swiss president is in China, where he will sign a memorandum of understanding focusing on finance and trade. What’s in it for both countries?
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
Is reforming the Swiss pension system still possible, and if so, how?
Solutions still need to be found to meet the challenge of an ageing population and to improve the pensions of low-paid workers, the majority of whom are women.
