Switzerland maintains the protection status S for Ukrainian refugees
As the situation in Ukraine is not expected to change in the foreseeable future, the Swiss Federal Council decided at…
As the situation in Ukraine is not expected to change in the foreseeable future, the Swiss Federal Council decided at…
The Federal Council approved Switzerland's participation in two EU Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) projects. The two projects--Military Mobility and Cyber…
Philip Schotland took up his duties as the new Liaison Prosecutor for Switzerland at Eurojust today. He succeeds Mr Sébastien…
During its meeting on 21 August 2024, the Federal Council approved a temporary extension of the special rules on withholding…
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have analysed which regions of the world could produce hydrogen most cost-effectively in…
The new Data Privacy Framework allows for the secure exchange of personal data between Switzerland and certified US companies. The…
A two-year investigation has uncovered an intricate money laundering scheme run by a mafia family from Palermo. The total value…
A broader analysis, including other European countries and selected global competitors, shows a changing landscape. Switzerland appears as the most innovative European…
Swiss growth is expected to recover gradually to 1.3 percent in 2024 (1 percent adjusted for sports events) and 1.4…
At the close of the Summit on Peace in Ukraine on Sunday, 16 June, the vast majority of participating states…
Swiss President Viola Amherd will open the summit on peace in Ukraine on Saturday, 15 June. 100 delegations will attend…
Swiss risks are broadly balanced amid high uncertainty. In the short term, downside risks arise from intensification of regional conflicts…
A fraudulent pyramid scheme was taken down by authorities from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Lithuania and Liechtenstein, with the support…
The Swiss Summit aims to develop among the participating countries common parameters for peace for Ukraine, grounded in international law…
In 2023, the EU exported €1.03 billion worth of bicycles (both electric and non-electric), marking a 10% decrease compared with…
Following up on Ukraine’s request Switzerland has invited over 160 delegations from around the world to join for the first…
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice-President of the European Commission, nominated 44 Heads of…
The Court found that the Swiss Confederation had failed to comply with its “positive obligations” under the Convention concerning climate…
The resumption of negotiations of Switzerland with the EU is a welcome step to strengthen the economic partnership, secure participation…
According to the IMF, Switzerland's fiscal policy strikes the balance between avoiding excessive cuts that could jeopardise the economic recovery…
On the basis of a new comprehensive reassessment, the Federal Council decided at its meeting on 27 March 2024, that…
ENTSO-E welcomes the opening of discussions between the EU and Switzerland and in particular the work on an electricity agreement…
President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the Swiss Confederation Viola Amherd launched today the negotiations on a broad package of…
Der Bundesminister für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz, Robert Habeck, und seine Ministerkollegen Albert Rösti, Schweizer Bundesrat für Umwelt, Verkehr, Energie und…
The Commission welcomes the Council's decision authorising the European Union to enter into negotiations with Switzerland on a broad package…
Is it possible to convert CO2 back to fuels or other useful chemicals? Absolutely – but not in a very…
In 2023, Switzerland received enormous attention in the international media due to the collapse of Credit Suisse and its consequences.…
The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research (EAER), which is responsible for sanctions, decided on 29 February to…
The 55th session of the United Nations Statistical Commission opened on Monday 27 February 2024 with the election of its…
Switzerland takes note of the fourth report of the Investigation and Identification Team of the Organisation for the Prohibition of…
The Federal Council has instructed the relevant departments to improve the methods used with a view to ensuring that the…
The Federal Council decided on 10 March 2023 to include the EU's temporary humanitarian exemption in the ordinance on measures…
In a coordinated action supported by Eurojust and Europol, judicial and law enforcement authorities from 10 different countries have severely disrupted…
Switzerland wants to play an even greater role in the investigation and prosecution of international crimes. Corinne Cicéron Bühler, Switzerland’s…
The ties between Switzerland and Norway have deep historical roots. Both sides acknowledged this and emphasised their shared values and…
Expenditure on social benefits in Switzerland reached CHF 207.8 billion in 2022, a decline of CHF 4.2 billion (–2.0%) on…
The board of trustees of the Afghan Fund is responsible for determining the specific allocation of the funds. It ensures…
The Federal Council adopted further sanctions against Russia at its meeting on 31 January. This is in response to Russia's…
As a neutral state, Switzerland strives to ensure its defence independently. If attacked, however, it is free to organise its…
On Monday, 15 January, a Federal Council delegation led by President Viola Amherd received a Chinese delegation led by Premier…
The Council of Europe promotes human rights, democracy and the rule of law in its 46 member states. Within the…
The 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) came to a close in Dubai on 13 December. The main topics discussed…
While preparing its dispatch the Federal Council commissioned a number of studies on the impacts of removing industrial tariffs. Based…
As part of a 12th package of sanctions adopted on 18 December, the EU imposed new measures in response to…
The adoption of the Commission Recommendation and the mandate proposal follows the conclusion of the exploratory talks on the future…
If we want to achieve our climate goals and prevent irreversible changes to the Earth's climate system, we not only…
The Federal Council intends to strengthen the security of Switzerland's telecommunications and digital infrastructures. At its meeting on 15 December…
The EU Commission welcomes a Common Understanding achieved after 18 months of exploratory talks with representatives of Switzerland's Federal Council.…
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, the European Union, Finland, France, Ireland, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United…
The Federal Council continues to closely monitor international discussions on the status of sanctioned Russian assets, and in particular legislative…
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