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35e Colloque de droit international privé:“The Role of Judicial Actors in Shaping Private International Law: A Comparative Perspective”, Lausanne, 19 et 20 novembre 2025 L’événement se tiendra à l’Institut suisse de droit comparé (Lausanne). Les interventions se dérouleront en anglais et en français (programme PDF: La participation est gratuite, mais l’inscription est obligatoire: [email protected] Pour toute information: [email protected]

La Suisse et l'ONU - Rencontre avec Pascale Baeriswyl, cheffe de la mission suisse auprès de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) à New York, - Lausanne 10 novembre 2025 Vous êtes cordialement invité.e.s à une rencontre avec Pascale Baeriswyl, cheffe de la mission suisse auprès de l’Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) à New York Publié le 07 oct. 2025 Source: …

ICC convicts former militia leader of war crimes in Sudan The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday convicted Ali Kushayb, a former Sudanese militia chief, of 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity for his role in massacres and atrocities in Darfur region in 2003 and 2004. Guilty verdicts included for the war crimes of torture, murder and rape, as well as multiple crimes against humanity, including forcible population transfers.

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 from Switzerland in your inbox Swiss public broadcaster RTS has obtained confirmation from several sources that the Federal Chancellery has just approved the text of the initiative and that the collection of signatures can begin this month.

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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 United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI) to encourage banks to take concrete steps to reduce the carbon footprint of their lending and investments and to play a key role in the transition to a carbon-neutral economy.

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 Stainless Steel Cold-Rolled Flat Products from Indonesia“(DS616). Panel report ⟶

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 obtain information about the detainees as quickly as possible. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) announced on Thursday in response to an enquiry that it was making every effort to obtain information about the place of detention as quickly as possible.

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 been intercepted by Israel in international waters, roughly 80 nautical miles off the Gaza coast. The press release reports that the activists on board the Global Sumud Flotilla have been detained.

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 action brought by a group of AT1 bondholders against the Swiss Confederation, seeking damages of USD 370 million. More:

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 effectively eliminates oversight of the country’s prisons and detention facilities at a time when Moscow faces widespread accusations of torture and inhuman treatment against its own citizens, …

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 to save Morocco deal with controversial Western Sahara clause

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 Defence Procurement armasuisse signed an initial order for ammunition disposal with the US Army in cooperation with RUAG MRO. The pilot project aims to ensure the preservation of expertise in Switzerland on a long-term basis. More: Switzerland signs contract with the USA on environmentally sound ammunition disposal for the US Army

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 US Department of the Treasury have issued a joint statement on macroeconomic and foreign exchange matters, in which Switzerland and the USA reconfirm that they do not target exchange rates for competitive purposes. More: Switzerland and the United States issue a joint statement on foreign exchange matters

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 CHF 22.8 million to Equatorial Guinea. The funds will be used to finance a project aimed at improving the quality of and access to primary healthcare services for vulnerable peoples in four of the Central African country's provinces. The funds returned will therefore benefit the country's population. More: Restitution of assets to the benefit of the population of Equatorial Guinea

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 Switzerland in your inbox The pro-European initiative was backed by 32,881 votes to 18,075 against, which corresponds to a yes vote of 64.5%. Voter turnout was 50.7%.

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 ratification is a significant advancement in the conservation of marine biological diversity in areas beyond national jurisdiction. The Special Rapporteur on the human right to a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment and the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change both hailed the ratification of the agreement by 69 States, describing it as a historic step for the protection of the high seas and the deep seabed.

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 longer seek the special treatment given to developing countries in World Trade Organization agreements — a change long demanded by the United States. Commerce Ministry officials said on Wednesday the move was an attempt to boost the global trading system at a time when it is under threat from tariff wars and protectionist moves by individual countries to restrict imports.

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 — Countervailing Duties on Imports of Biodiesel from Indonesia” (DS618). WTO members were informed of the appeal at the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) meeting on 26 September. The panel report was circulated to WTO members on 22 August 2025.

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 venture” in the United States. ByteDance Ltd., TikTok’s parent company, and its affiliates will own less than 20 percent of the US-based entity. However, the joint venture will have a new board of directors operating under “rules that appropriately protect Americans’ data and our national security.” …

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 intra-EU investment arbitration. Source: Source:

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 Berne, 26.09.2025 - At its meeting on 26 September, the Federal Council adopted its second state report on the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, which focuses on developments since 2021. The emphasis is on information regarding prevention, protection and prosecution, new trends in Switzerland and data from the last two years. More: 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

Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin signs digital economy agreement with Singapore