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by Carl Baudenbacher,* Zurich/Luxembourg
(16 January 2026) The idea of a framework agreement was originally a Swiss invention. The dispute settlement model, on the other hand, is inspired by EU’s agreements with former Soviet republics. The chronicle of a capitulation.
by Gudula Walterskirchen*
Elon Musk recently criticised the current EU system as a bureaucracy, not a democracy. The European Commission, for its part, has initiated a “shield for democracy” that is intended to guarantee fundamental democratic values and the rule of law. But what about respect for the rule of law and democratic principles within the EU itself? Is Musk right?
by Joe Lauria,* Special to Consortium News
(9 January 2026) The WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a criminal complaint in Sweden to block the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize and $1.18 million to Maria Corina Machado. On Wednesday [17 December] WikiLeaks said:
by David Vogelsanger*
(9 January 2026) The facts are known. On 15 December, the EU Commission has added to its list of sanctioned persons Jacques Baud, a Swiss citizen of good standing living in Brussels, for alleged pro-Russian propaganda in connection with the Ukrainian-Russian war. Along with people who actually may or may not be real Russian propagandists. Baud is not accused of any crime.
Statement by the editors of “Swiss Standpoint”
(26 December 2025) There are few analysts worldwide with the expertise of Swiss Colonel Jacques Baud. In his research, he traces global developments in a well-founded and documented manner and makes forecasts. He benefits from his comprehensive training, his wealth of experience as a neutral conflict expert in international peacekeeping missions and his worldwide contacts.
by Hans Bieri,* Zurich
(26 December 2025) (CH-S) With the planned EU treaties, Switzerland is in danger of degenerating into an “agglomeration” of the European Union. Our country is also coming under increasing pressure from other quarters. The filigree, citizen-oriented political system of “Switzerland”, built up over centuries by its inhabitants, is at risk of being squandered by a short-sighted political and economic “elite”.
Hans Bieri, Managing Director of the “Swiss Association of Industry and Agriculture” (SVIL), opposes this and provides us with a comprehensive overview of the current situation of our country in the European context.