Initiative wants to force Swiss government to recognise Palestine Initiative wants to force Swiss government to recognise Palestine The official launch of the popular initiative “For the recognition of the State of Palestine” is due to take place in the coming weeks. +Get the most important news…

Appel à contributions : « La jeune recherche et le droit international » (délai : 24 octobre 2025) Appel à contributions : « La jeune recherche et le droit international » (délai : 24 octobre 2025)

Banking Climate Alliance ends activities Banking Climate Alliance ends activities The Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), the UN's carbon neutrality programme for the banking sector, says it will cease its activities. Swiss bank UBS withdrew last August. The NZBA was launched in 2021 as part of the…

WTO panel issues report regarding EU duties on Indonesian steel products WTO panel issues report regarding EU duties on Indonesian steel products On 2 October, the WTO circulated the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union — Countervailing and Anti-Dumping Duties on…

Swiss embassy representative to visit Swiss flotilla activists Swiss embassy representative to visit Swiss flotilla activists According to the organisers, there are around 20 Swiss nationals on board the Global Sumud Flotilla headed to Gaza. The Swiss foreign ministry is doing everything it can to…

Israel military intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters Israel military intercepts Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) reported, in an emergency press release on Wednesday, that its Gaza-bound aid flotilla has…

Civil action in New York: court dismisses action brought by AT1 bondholders [against Switzerland – sovereign immunity] Civil action in New York: court dismisses action brought by AT1 bondholders Berne, 01.10.2025 - The competent United States District Court in New York has dismissed the civil…

Russia withdraws from European Convention for the Prevention of Torture Russia withdraws from European Convention for the Prevention of Torture Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed the withdrawal of Russia from the European Convention for the Prevention of Torture into law. The move…

EU scrambles to save Morocco deal with controversial Western Sahara clause EU scrambles to save Morocco deal with controversial Western Sahara clause After the EU's top court ruled that the deal breached the principle of self-determination, Brussels was given 12 months to comply More: EU scrambles…

Switzerland signs contract with the USA on environmentally sound ammunition disposal for the US Army Switzerland signs contract with the USA on environmentally sound ammunition disposal for the US Army Media release | 29.09.2025   Bern, 29.09.2025 - On 15 September 2025, the Federal Office for…

Switzerland and the United States issue a joint statement on foreign exchange matters Switzerland and the United States issue a joint statement on foreign exchange matters Media release | 29.09.2025   Bern, 29.09.2025 - The Federal Department of Finance (FDF), the Swiss National Bank (SNB) and the…

Restitution of assets to the benefit of the population of Equatorial Guinea Restitution of assets to the benefit of the population of Equatorial Guinea Media release | 29.09.2025   Bern, 29.09.2025 - Switzerland and the Republic of Equatorial Guinea signed an agreement today on the restitution of…

Basel votes for pro-EU clause in constitution Basel votes for pro-EU clause in constitution Voters overwhelmingly approved an amendment to the constitution of canton Basel-City to strive for "good and stable relations" between Switzerland and the European Union. +Get the most important news from…

UN welcomes ratification of ocean biodiversity protection agreement UN welcomes ratification of ocean biodiversity protection agreement UN experts welcomed on Thursday the ratification of the Agreement on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ), first adopted on 19 June 2023. This…

China gives up WTO developing-country status as tariff tensions linger China gives up WTO developing-country status as tariff tensions linger The US has long argued China should give up the developing-country status because it is the world’s second-largest economy. China has said it would no…

EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia EU appeals dispute panel report regarding duties on imports of biodiesel from Indonesia The European Union notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by Indonesia in “European Union —…

US and China finalize TikTok deal under new ownership structure US and China finalize TikTok deal under new ownership structure In an executive order issued on Thursday, US President Donald Trump formalized a deal with Chinese President Xi Jinping to operate TikTok as a “newly established joint…

EU approves inter se agreement on ECT EU approves inter se agreement on ECT The EU has approved an agreement signed by all but one of its member states expressing their view that the Energy Charter Treaty’s investor-state arbitration clause “cannot and never could” serve as a legal basis for…

Violence against women and domestic violence: Switzerland submits its second state report Violence against women and domestic violence: Switzerland submits its second state report Media release | 26.09.2025   Violence against women and domestic violence: Switzerland submits its second state report…

La Suisse présidera à Genève la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le commerce et le développement La Suisse présidera à Genève la Conférence des Nations Unies sur le commerce et le développement

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signs digital economy agreement with Singapore Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signs digital economy agreement with Singapore

CIJ : Kohler et Paris (France c. République islamique d’Iran) – L’affaire est rayée du rôle à la demande de la France CIJ : Kohler et Paris (France c. République islamique d’Iran) - L’affaire est rayée du rôle à la demande de la France LA HAYE, le 25 septembre 2025. Par ordonnance en date du 19…

Recognition of Palestine a ‘leverage best used later’: Swiss foreign minister Recognition of Palestine a 'leverage best used later': Swiss foreign minister For the Swiss government, the time has not yet come to officially recognise Palestine, said foreign minister Ignazio Cassis. The government is…

1945-2025 : L’ONU fêtera-t-elle ses 100 ans ? 1945-2025 : L’ONU fêtera-t-elle ses 100 ans ? Sous la direction scientifique des professeures Clémentine Bories et Marie-Clotilde Runavot, l’IDETCOM (Université Toulouse Capitole) organise un colloque sur le thème : 1945-2025 : L’ONU fêtera-t-elle ses…

Le droit à un procès équitable devant les tribunaux administratifs internationaux Le droit à un procès équitable devant les tribunaux administratifs internationaux Le 14 octobre, le Tribunal administratif du Conseil de l’Europe organise un colloque sur le thème : Le droit à un procès équitable…

Lecture:Lecture: International Climate Law, Start to Finish: From Negotiation to Compliance, Bern 4 DecemberLecture: Lecture: International Climate Law, Start to Finish: From Negotiation to Compliance, Bern 4 December Please register not later than 15 November 2025Contact: [email protected]

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from International Criminal Court Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announce withdrawal from International Criminal Court Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced Monday that they will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing the…

ICC prosecutors seek crimes against humanity charges for Duterte ICC prosecutors seek crimes against humanity charges for Duterte International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutors are seeking charges against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity, alleging he…

UK, Canada, and Australia formally recognize State of Palestine UK, Canada, and Australia formally recognize State of Palestine The United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada on Sunday recognized the State of Palestine in an effort to advance support for a two-state solution and a permanent ceasefire…

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Senate against Switzerland recognising Palestine Senate against Switzerland recognising Palestine The Swiss Senate does not want Switzerland to recognise the state of Palestine at present. On Tuesday it rejected an initiative by canton Geneva calling for this. +Get the most important news from…

Swiss Senate rejects sanctions against Israeli settlers Swiss Senate rejects sanctions against Israeli settlers The Swiss Senate has rejected a call for Switzerland to join the EU’s sanctions against violent Israeli settlers. The majority also did not want an end to military cooperation with…

Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine. However, it has provisionally supported a motion calling…

Free Courses for Swiss University Doctoral Students: Unilateralism in International Law: Regulation, Responsibility and the Rule of Law, November 3-7, 2025, WTI Bern Free Courses for Swiss University Doctoral Students: Unilateralism in International Law: Regulation, Responsibility and the Rule of…

Lecture: THE RESHAPING OFTHE RULES-BASED TRADING SYSTEMCHALLENGES FOR EUROPEAND THE UNITED STATES, Lucerne, 6 October 2025, 6pm Lecture: THE RESHAPING OFTHE RULES-BASED TRADING SYSTEMCHALLENGES FOR EUROPEAND THE UNITED STATES, Lucerne 6 October 2025, 6pm

ICJ: Russia files an Application against Australia and the Netherlands constituting an appeal against a decision by the ICAO Council ICJ : La Russie dépose une requête contre l’Australie et les Pays-Bas par laquelle elle fait appel d’une décision du Conseil de l’OACI Plus: Communiqué de presse no.…

ICJ: Mali files an application with the Court concerning a dispute with Algeria CIJ : Le Mali dépose une requête devant la Cour au sujet d’un différend qui l’oppose à l’Algérie More: Press Release No. 2025/40

Secteur des machines [suisse] : maintien de l’accès facilité au marché intérieur de l’UE Secteur des machines : maintien de l’accès facilité au marché intérieur de l’UE

Historic WTO fisheries agreement enters into force Historic WTO fisheries agreement enters into force The agreement to eliminate fisheries subsidies, concluded at the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial in Geneva in 2022, has entered into force. Following the formalisation of this step on…

NGOs appeal to Swiss court to denounce Israeli drone purchase NGOs appeal to Swiss court to denounce Israeli drone purchase On Tuesday, several NGOs filed a complaint with the Federal Supreme Court for denial of justice and violation of constitutional law in the purchase contract for the Israeli…

[Swiss] Foreign ministry called on [by regional parliament] to protect Swiss nationals en route to Gaza Foreign ministry called on to protect Swiss nationals en route to Gaza The Vaud Grand Council will ask the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) to apply its diplomatic and consular…

Council of Europe lauds Swiss framework on emissions targets [KlimaSeniorinnen] Council of Europe lauds Swiss framework on emissions targets The Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers has commended Switzerland for putting in place a comprehensive legislative framework following its…

UN General Assembly votes to support a two-state-solution despite US and Israel opposition UN General Assembly votes to support a two-state-solution despite US and Israel opposition The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) voted on Friday to endorse a declaration establishing a roadmap towards a…

UN experts say US strike on vessel violated right to life UN experts say US strike on vessel violated right to life United Nations human rights experts said Tuesday that a US strike on a vessel alleged to be operated by “narco-terrorists” violated the right to life. The statement follows the…

Switzerland takes new steps to diversify its trade relations Switzerland takes new steps to diversify its trade relations Media release | 16.09.2025   Bern, 16.09.2025 - On 16 September, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, together with ministers from 13 other countries, launched the Future of…

Le conseiller fédéral Guy Parmelin signe l’accord de libre-échange avec les États du Mercosur Le conseiller fédéral Guy Parmelin signe l’accord de libre-échange avec les États du Mercosur Communiqué de presse | 16.09.2025   Berne, 16.09.2025 - Le 16 septembre 2025, le conseiller fédéral Guy…

La Suisse signe deux accords avec la France sur la gestion des eaux du Rhône et du Léman La Suisse signe deux accords avec la France sur la gestion des eaux du Rhône et du Léman

Switzerland signs agreements with Denmark on carbon storage Switzerland signs agreements with Denmark on carbon storage Berne, 03.09.2025 - On 3 September, Switzerland signed two agreements with Denmark that enable the export and permanent storage of Swiss CO2 in Denmark. They also serve as a…

Le Conseil fédéral entend proposer un contre-projet indirect à l’initiative pour des multinationales responsables Le Conseil fédéral entend proposer un contre-projet indirect à l’initiative pour des multinationales responsables

Accord de libre-échange avec le Kosovo : le Conseil fédéral lance la procédure d’approbation Accord de libre-échange avec le Kosovo : le Conseil fédéral lance la procédure d’approbation Communiqué de presse | 03.09.2025   Berne, 03.09.2025 - Le 3 septembre 2025, le Conseil fédéral a adopté le…