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Swiss President Guy Parmelin is attending the European Political Community summit in Dublin, where leaders are discussing energy and technology connectivity and European competitiveness. The gathering brings together leaders from across Europe, including countries outside the European Union.
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Climate
The Swiss Climate Seniors Association has won the Council of Europe’s Prize for Democratic Innovation for its campaign, which included the landmark 2024 European court case against Switzerland. The European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland had failed to meet its obligations to protect people from climate change.
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Europe
Germany and France want Switzerland to be eligible for the EU’s proposed “Made in Europe” industrial policy, provided it accepts strict conditions and formal association. The initiative could give Swiss companies greater access to European public procurement.
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Switzerland
Asylum applications across the EU, Norway and Switzerland fell sharply in the first half of 2026. Switzerland forms part of a wider European decline, with Afghans remaining the largest applicant group and France and Italy overtaking Germany in total applications.
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European Union
Switzerland is among the countries watching Iceland’s referendum on whether to resume European Union membership talks. A vote in favour could revive debate about which other European states might seek closer ties with the bloc, including implications for Switzerland’s own relationship with the EU.
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Transportation
New developments aim to enhance Switzerland's cross-border train network. A test run for a direct Basel-Brussels route is planned, and a direct service connecting Swiss cities to London could become operational as early as 2030, promising improved connectivity with key European capitals.
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Foreign Policy
As European rearmament accelerates, the long-held neutrality policies of both Switzerland and Ireland are under pressure. This article explores the heated domestic debates in both countries, comparing the different historical origins and modern challenges to their neutral stances in the face of new security concerns.
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Politics
As European rearmament puts pressure on long-held policies, a comparison between Switzerland and Ireland reveals how two of Europe's remaining neutral countries are navigating new security challenges and heated internal political debates.
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Transport
Although demand is strong and new routes are planned, the revival of Europe's night train network faces significant hurdles. The industry is hampered by ageing rolling stock, inconsistent funding, and infrastructure challenges, complicating the expansion of this climate-friendly travel alternative to and from Switzerland.
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politics
Council of Europe Secretary General and former Swiss minister calls for action plan to strengthen democracy amid concerning trends across multiple nations.
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