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China warns Switzerland: Do not sanction us

7 November 2022

Neutral Switzerland has had a long relationship with China beginning in 1950 when it was the first western country to recognize Communist China as a nation.

Switzerland sanctions Iran, refuses ammo to Ukraine

3 November 2022

Switzerland will align with the EU on sanctions over delivering Iranian drones to Russia, according to a statement from the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

Germany pressures Switzerland for ammo

28 October 2022

Why Russia wants to put security cameras in Switzerland, where Switzerland's neutrality stands today, and more in our roundup of news from October 25 - 28.

Switzerland to fine those breaking its ‘burqa ban’

14 October 2022

The latest in Swiss sanctions on Russia, why the Swiss Post is ranked the best in the world, and more in our roundup of news from October 11 - 14.

European high court: Switzerland discriminates against men

12 October 2022

The Swiss government has been discriminating against men when it comes to doling out pension benefits, the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled this week.

Swiss officials: Conservation efforts fail to move the needle in Swiss energy crisis

Despite urging the Swiss for weeks to reduce their energy consumption in preparation for a looming shortage this winter, the Swiss have failed to do so according to a new report.

Just another Sunday in Switzerland: The voter referendum results

26 September 2022

Yesterday, in a voter referendum recognized as the most important one of the current legislature, the Swiss voted to reform their pension system, and rejected bills aimed at strengthening the Swiss debt capital market by cutting withholding tax, as well as a citizen initiative to ban factory farming.

Switzerland’s looming energy crisis pulling nation apart

22 September 2022

Citizens are in the streets protesting new energy measures, Swiss Parliament has screeched to halt over proposed changes to Energy Act 2050, and the Energy Minister is under fire for suggesting Swiss residents "shower together" to save energy.

What other governments could learn from Switzerland’s ‘magic formula’

21 September 2022

A rotating system of presidents, part-time politicians, and a direct democracy model which answers to voters – a beginner's guide to Switzerland's government.

Parliament extends billions to Swiss energy providers: bailout or blackmail?

19 September 2022

Members of Swiss parliament are decrying the government’s recent approval of a CHF 10 billion bailout package for local electricity providers – the hefty package comes days after Parliament also extended a CHF 4 billion credit line solely for energy provider Axpo.

How will Switzerland fare in Europe’s ‘War on Energy’?

15 September 2022

Energy is the most pressing issue facing Europe right now: Where to get it, how much it should cost and how to distribute it.

Switzerland may jail those who violate home heating restrictions

9 September 2022

Nearly every day this week new information was released detailing how the looming European energy crisis will affect the lives of Swiss residents this winter.

Can Switzerland avoid blackouts this winter?

5 September 2022

Patrons of the hip bars lining Geneva’s Rue du Lac paused in conversation Friday night as bright storefronts flickered off at 9 p.

Stop blackouts with nuclear power, Swiss politicians say

A group of Swiss politicians announced this week that they will petition the government from closing nuclear reactors – a move they say that will help Switzerland avoid energy outages in the future.

Will Switzerland buy American fighter jets?

Swiss voters will ultimately decide whether or not the country moves forward with its proposed purchase of 36 fighter jets from the U.

‘Population will rebel’ Swiss police chief says of looming energy crisis

While most of Switzerland is focused on a heating crisis this winter, one police chief says potential blackouts could compromise security – leaving residences, hospitals and financial institutions vulnerable to those who will take advantage of the situation.

Switzerland to broker deal in Russia

Switzerland will represent Ukrainian interests in talks with Russia, Swiss foreign ministry officials announced Wednesday.

Switzerland should ‘marry’ the EU, Swiss minister says

Switzerland should enter into a “marriage of convenience” with the European Union, Switzerland’s Energy Minister Simonetta Sommaruga said Saturday night at the Locarno Film Festival.

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