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Switzerland

September 18, 2023
Diplomacy/News

Sri Lankan Victim Seeks Swiss Assistance after Alleged Sexual Assault by Azad Maulana

A Sri Lankan (name withheld), an English teacher from Sainthamaruthu has urgently appealed for justice and support from Dr. (Ms) Siri Walt, Ambassador-designate of Switzerland to Sri Lanka. She alleges that she

Editorials

Switzerland’s Self-Righteous Stance on Sri Lanka: A Case of Blatant Hypocrisy

Editorial Switzerland’s recent call for an investigation into alleged human rights abuses in Sri Lanka is a glaring example of its hypocrisy. The Swiss ambassador to the UN, Jürg Lauber, has voiced alarm over Sri Lanka‘s new repressive laws and

September 11, 2024

EU Welcomes Neutral Switzerland Into ‘Military Schengen’

Defence/News

Switzerland, a country renowned for its neutrality since 1815, is set to join the European Union’s Military Mobility project, often dubbed the “Military Schengen.”

Swiss Billionaire’s Dark Money Influence on US Politics

Business

Response: The following story published on March 16, we stated that Hansjörg Wyss’s money “has helped elect prominent Democrats, including Senators Raphael Warnock and

Switzerland Moves Toward Rejecting Population Cap

June 14, 2026
Geopolitics/Human Rights

Switzerland is moving toward rejecting a proposal to impose a constitutional cap limiting its population to 10 million people by the year 2050, according to early projections published by Swiss media following

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Swiss Lawmakers Weigh Capital Rules Overhaul for UBS as Billion-Dollar Burden Hangs in Balance

June 9, 2026
Business

Swiss lawmakers are debating revisions to proposed capital rules for UBS that could materially reduce the financial burden placed on Switzerland’s largest bank, following the collapse of Credit Suisse in 2023, according

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Swiss banker pushes explosive referendum to cap nation at 10 million, igniting migration clash across Europe

May 24, 2026
Business

A high-stakes referendum in Switzerland is set to decide whether the country should legally cap its population at 10 million, a move that has ignited a fierce national and European debate over

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Switzerland’s Neutrality Faces a New Test as Europe Rebuilds Its Defences

January 23, 2026
Geopolitics/World

Swiss leaders are confronting a historic shift in the country’s long-held policy of neutrality, as Russia’s aggression and uncertainty over American commitment to Europe push Bern toward closer cooperation with the EU

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Swiss Army Knives May Shift Production to US Amid Trump Tariffs

August 20, 2025
Business/Trade Wars

America could soon claim part of the production of the iconic Swiss Army knife, as Victorinox considers moving some of its operations to the United States in response to heavy import tariffs,

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Trump’s Tariff Shock Pushes Switzerland Closer to the EU

April 12, 2025
Business/Trade Wars

Switzerland is re-evaluating its traditionally cautious stance on European integration following a sudden tariff escalation by the United States, a move that has triggered widespread concern across Swiss political and business circles.

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Swiss Billionaire’s Dark Money Influence on US Politics

March 16, 2025
Business

Response: The following story published on March 16, we stated that Hansjörg Wyss’s money “has helped elect prominent Democrats, including Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff in Georgia, Governors Gavin Newsom (California)

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Sri Lanka: Swiss Ambassador Slammed for Ignoring Women’s Rights Amid Asset Recovery Pledge

January 28, 2025
Human Rights/Sri Lanka

An open letter to Dr. Siri Walt, Swiss Ambassador to Sri Lanka, has sharply criticised Switzerland’s failure to address human rights concerns, particularly its neglect of women’s rights, before championing asset recovery

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EU Welcomes Neutral Switzerland Into ‘Military Schengen’

January 15, 2025
Defence/News

Switzerland, a country renowned for its neutrality since 1815, is set to join the European Union’s Military Mobility project, often dubbed the “Military Schengen.” The Council of Europe confirmed the decision on

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Switzerland’s Self-Righteous Stance on Sri Lanka: A Case of Blatant Hypocrisy

September 11, 2024
Editorials

Editorial Switzerland’s recent call for an investigation into alleged human rights abuses in Sri Lanka is a glaring example of its hypocrisy. The Swiss ambassador to the UN, Jürg Lauber, has voiced

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