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Following their arrest by Israel and subsequent return to Switzerland, members of the Gaza flotilla have accused the Swiss authorities of a lack of support. A lawyer for the group described their experience as harrowing and condemned the foreign ministry's inaction despite warnings of violence.
4 months ago · 2 sources
Financial Regulation
Amid a dispute over proposed capital reforms, the Swiss government has reportedly warned UBS to scale back its public lobbying campaign, with CEO Sergio Ermotti's vocal opposition drawing specific criticism from lawmakers.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Climate Change
A new federal government study reveals that the climate crisis is hitting Switzerland particularly hard and warns that the situation is set to deteriorate further. The report highlights an increasing frequency of extreme heatwaves and droughts across the country, underscoring national vulnerability.
The Local Switzerland
Politics
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has issued a warning that Switzerland is being actively targeted by foreign disinformation campaigns aiming to divide society. He highlighted the essential role of free and trustworthy media in countering this growing threat.
SWI swissinfo.ch
UBS
The Swiss government's plan to require internationally active banks like UBS to fully capitalize their foreign subsidiaries is facing significant opposition. Critics, including the Swiss People's Party, argue the measure would harm the competitiveness of the Swiss financial hub.
SWI swissinfo.ch
