Swiss right-wing populist and Socialist parties gained strength at the expense of Greens, reflecting increasingly conservative voter sentiment on issues like climate, health and migration.
BERN, Switzerland (AN) — As Switzerland campaigns to bolsters its global relevance as a multilateral hub, its domestic politics point another way.
Switzerland prides itself as a hub for international organizations mainly clustered around the U.N.'s European headquarters in Geneva. In May, Switzerland used its first-ever presidency of the United Nations Security Council to call for stronger confidence-building approaches and instruments for sustainable peace.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
The humanitarian nightmare and attacks on civilians in Gaza dominated the U.N. Security Council's quarterly open debate.
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza — more than 95% Palestinians – since the outbreak of war.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Fourteen cases remain under investigation by U.N. investigators, who have met with authorities in Israel.
The chair of the talks called for optimism despite divisions among plastic-producing nations and those urging restraints.
The number of people facing high levels of acute food insecurity has increased every year since 2019.
The group of organizations that reviewed the U.N. agency recommends several ways of strengthening its neutrality.
