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Switzerland has officially joined an international coalition focused on the return of thousands of Ukrainian children forcibly deported to Russia. This article examines Switzerland's diplomatic role and the challenges faced by the international effort to reunite families affected by the war.
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Swiss Army
The Swiss Army has sent three Super Puma helicopters and a 22-person specialist team to help fight major forest fires on the French island of Corsica. The humanitarian aid mission demonstrates Switzerland's role in international disaster relief and rapid response efforts.
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Military
In a display of international cooperation, three Swiss Army Super Puma helicopters have been dispatched from Ticino to assist in combating fierce forest fires on the French island of Corsica. The mission involves a 22-person team of specialists and marks another instance of the army's rapid response operations abroad.
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Politics
Marking the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention in Geneva, Swiss officials have called for the international community to uphold and protect the right to asylum. The event was bolstered by a celebrity-backed 'pledge' to support refugee inclusion, launched by figures including Swiss-American opera singer Barbara Hendricks.
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Politics
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, a Swiss citizen, has been called to appear before the US Congress to answer questions regarding his close relationship with former President Donald Trump and potential questionable favors.
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International Relations
The United States has enacted a new 12.5% tariff on Switzerland, one of 60 countries accused of not doing enough to combat forced labour in supply chains, escalating trade tensions.
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Economy
Bern and London have concluded negotiations on an upgraded free trade agreement, a move intended to bolster economic ties and increase legal certainty for businesses in both non-EU nations.
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Politics
Negotiations have failed over France's contribution to security costs incurred by Switzerland during the G7 summit in Évian. The Swiss Foreign Ministry confirmed that France is unlikely to pay for the major deployment of Swiss police and army personnel who managed protests in Geneva.
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Politics
In a move to enhance cost-effectiveness and efficiency, Switzerland and Austria have agreed to cooperate on the procurement of military equipment. Defence ministers from both neutral countries emphasized the benefits for acquiring modern systems, particularly in air defense, while ruling out deeper military integration.
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Foreign Policy
A review of Switzerland's recent international activities. EFTA, including Switzerland, signs a free trade agreement with Vietnam; the European Court of Human Rights upholds Switzerland's freeze on Yanukovych-era assets; and Swiss Solidarity raises over CHF 10 million for earthquake victims in Venezuela.
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Trade
Switzerland, as part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), has signed a comprehensive free trade agreement with Vietnam. The deal, announced in Reykjavik, aims to eliminate customs duties and enhance trade in goods, services, and investment, marking a significant step in Swiss economic policy.
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Justice
Switzerland's Federal Supreme Court has denied an appeal from a Russian oligarch seeking to have his assets unfrozen. The court upheld the view that he is an influential businessman in an industry generating substantial revenue for the Russian state, justifying the sanctions imposed after the war in Ukraine.
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Diplomacy
Top diplomats from the United States and Iran have convened at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock for critical peace negotiations, with Switzerland playing a key role as host and mediator. The summit aims to de-escalate Middle East tensions but has caused logistical challenges, including flight disruptions at Zurich airport.
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International Relations
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran, scheduled to take place at the Bürgenstock resort, have been called off. Reports indicate the postponement is linked to Israeli military actions in Lebanon, with Iran requesting guarantees for an end to hostilities. Switzerland has stated it remains available to facilitate dialogue.
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G7 Summit
As world leaders arrived in Geneva for the G7 summit, the city experienced a turbulent weekend of high-level diplomacy, including talks between the Swiss and Ukrainian presidents, and significant anti-G7 protests that resulted in clashes and arrests. A counter-summit also focused on the perils of AI.
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Diplomacy
Switzerland's long-standing role as a neutral mediator is reaffirmed as Geneva is chosen to host the official signing of a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, aiming to cease all hostilities.
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Business
Severin Schwan, Chairman of Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche, has heavily criticized the protectionist policies of the United States and China at the Swiss Economic Forum, stating they are disrupting the company's structures and comparing US tariff strategies to 'blackmail'.
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Foreign Policy
The Swiss parliament has approved a bilateral agreement enabling Swiss companies to participate in the reconstruction of Ukraine. The framework allows for 'tied aid', where funds are paid directly to Swiss firms for projects, a measure intended to promote private sector involvement while controlling for corruption risks.
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Business
Two Swiss lawyers and a notary face indictment in Paris as part of a complex legal battle involving the inheritance of Hermès shares. The heir, Nicolas Puech, alleges his assets were improperly transferred to benefit luxury giant LVMH, bringing Swiss financial intermediaries into a high-stakes French corporate feud.
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Politics
Swiss voters will head to the polls on September 27th to decide on a popular initiative aimed at enshrining a stricter, more traditional definition of neutrality in the constitution, a vote with significant geopolitical implications for the nation.
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