Attacks on Swiss politicians: rare, but not unheard of
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Physical attacks on Swiss politicians are rare. However, federal police registered an average of around one reported threat per day last year.
Swiss State Secretary warns against cutting development aid
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The head of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs criticised the plan to cut CHF500 million a year from development aid and use it for the army.
Majority of Swiss do not support an increase in defence spending
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According to an international poll, 54% of Swiss residents are opposed to more funding for defence, despite the war in Ukraine.
Swiss president shows government round her home canton
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During their annual trip to the Swiss president's hometown, the Federal Council enjoyed nice weather, fine wine, and proximity to the public.
What do you think Switzerland’s Alain Berset can bring to the Council of Europe?
The former interior minister is to become the first Swiss Secretary General of the Council of Europe – which issues should his five-year term focus on?
How is your country dealing with the return of stolen artifacts?
Western nations like Switzerland often have to deal with the process of recovering or returning looted artifacts which have been illegally imported. What’s the situation like in your country?
