In 1999, the UN Security Council decided to impose sanctions against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban in response to the threat these groups posed to international peace and security. Switzerland implemented ...

The SNB policy rate has been 0.25% since 20 March 2025. During its meeting on 21 March 2025, the Federal Council decided to lower the interest rates for COVID-19 credits. From 1 April 2025, the ...

Participation in the NSPA PATRIOT SP is compatible with Switzerland's neutrality. In order to preserve its neutrality, Switzerland could withdraw from the agreement if one of the participating ...

On 14 May 2024, the EU adopted ten regulations and directives that together form the new Pact on Migration and Asylum. The aim of the reform is to curb irregular migration to Europe and to reduce ...

Bern-Wabern, 20.03.2025 - The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is adapting its asylum and removal practices with regard to Afghanistan. Single men whose asylum application has been rejected may ...

Bern, 20.03.2025 - From 23 to 30 March Switzerland will be the global stage for the 5th Military World Winter Games under the aegis of the International Military Sports C ...

The State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) published the updated FTA Monitor on March 20, 2025. This shows the extent to which Switzerland's individual free trade agreements are being used. The ...

Great importance for Switzerland The Attorney General of Switzerland Stefan Blättler emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in tackling bribery and corruption and welcomes its ...

March 22 marks the 40th anniversary of the Vienna Convention for the protection of the ozone layer. This international agreement laid the foundation for the global protection of the stratospheric ...

Bern, 20.03.2025 - The Federal Supervisory Authority for Foundations (FSAF) presents its digital review for 2024. The review provides an overview of the previous year's activities along with key facts ...

Neuchâtel, 20.03.2025 - Of the young people who turned 15 between 2011 and 2013, 8.2% had not obtained an upper-secondary level qualification ten year ...

The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA), an agency attached to the Singapore Ministry of Defence, will hold the fifth “Singapore Defence Technology Summit” from 18 to 20 March 2025. The DDPS ...