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Switzerland plans to end development aid for certain countries from 2029

Switzerland is set to reduce the number of countries it provides aid to from 2029

This content was published on Sep 20, 2026 Switzerland plans to focus its development aid on 21 priority countries from 2029, down from the current 34.

Switzerland benefits from its association with Schengen/Dublin

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Swiss government details Schengen/Dublin benefits

This content was published on Sep 18, 2026 Swiss GDP would be up to 3.9% lower in 2025 without accords, states report.

Federal Government doubles aid funding and sends experts to Nepal

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Switzerland sends more aid funding, experts to Nepal

This content was published on Sep 5, 2026 Following the devastating floods in Nepal, Switzerland is doubling its aid to $2 million and sending three experts to assist with reconstruction.

Aerial view of destroyed buildings in Gaza

International cooperation

A Palestinian former employee of the Swiss foreign ministry makes allegations

This content was published on Sep 3, 2026 The story of Jaser Abu Mousa illustrates Switzerland’s restrictive policy on humanitarian visas.

Swiss diplomacy

How Switzerland is managing foreign aid at a time of global upheaval

Switzerland, like other rich donors, is slashing its aid budget and recasting assistance priorities in response to global crises – and national interests.

Switzerland and Germany reaffirm their solidarity

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Switzerland and Germany reaffirm solidarity

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 Switzerland and Germany back closer ties, science cooperation and Russia sanctions as Bern weighs neutrality.

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How water is driving a pushback against authoritarianism in Kyrgyzstan

This content was published on Jul 21, 2026 Once seen as Central Asia’s “island of democracy”, Kyrgyzstan has seen that reputation fade in recent years. Swiss-backed water projects are now helping to bolster local communities.

The Swiss Confederation is taking part in an EU initiative for Gaza

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland takes part in EU initiative for Gaza

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 Switzerland is taking part in an initiative aimed at restarting the reconstruction of Gaza.

Global elections

As Switzerland shakes up its foreign aid, will it stay committed to democracy?

This content was published on Jul 13, 2026 With the government planning to boost short-term humanitarian aid at the expense of longer-term projects, this could be bad news for democracy promotion.

People wait in line to collect water in Khan Younis, southern Gaza. With water supplies severely limited, families often spend hours waiting their turn to fill jerrycans for their daily needs.

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After the ceasefire, survival still defines life in Gaza

This content was published on Jul 9, 2026 Nine months after the ceasefire in Gaza, peace remains elusive. Food queues, water trucks, and torn tents define everyday life as families struggle to meet basic needs.

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