Switzerland

“Sky Shield” put to the test

Are billions of taxpayers’ money being wasted?

by Andreas S.,* Austria

(3 April 2026) (CH-S) On 10 April 2024, the Federal Council decided to join the “European Sky Shield Initiative” (ESSI) project, with the approval of the Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Committees. The project, which is being implemented jointly with 22 NATO states, including Germany, but also neutral Austria, was intended, according to the then Head of the Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS), Viola Amherd, to provide effective protection against missile and drone attacks.

Is Swiss neutrality immoral?

by Wolf Linder, Bern*

(20 March 2026) Voters will soon have to decide on the neutrality initiative: Should neutrality be enshrined in the Constitution? Should Switzerland support economic sanctions? Should peace efforts be strengthened? Does Switzerland want more neutrality or more NATO? Or should everything stay the same?

Russia–Ukraine: Green light for Switzerland

by Guy Mettan*, Geneva

(6 March 2026) As the war in Ukraine drags on, a small diplomatic window seems to be opening. With its tradition of neutrality and mediation, Switzerland could seize this opportunity to build on its historical role and contribute to reviving the momentum for peace.

Call for a moratorium on mRNA vaccines

On the refusal to admit mistakes made

by Dr Sabine Vuilleumier-Koch*

(6 March 2026) While Switzerland’s “Federal Office of Public Health” (FOPH) continues to claim that the available mRNA vaccines are “safe and well tolerated”, lawyers and doctors are joining forces with National Councillor Rémy Wyssmann to call for a “moratorium on modRNA vaccines”.1 Alarming scientific findings justify this. Facts, the legal situation and political demands were presented on 23 February 2026 at a media conference held by the “Aktionsbündnis freie Schweiz” (ABF Switzerland) in Bern. – This can be viewed in full.2
Comments on Swiss neutrality

The neutral state and neutrality of opinion

by Dr. phil. René Roca, Research Institute for Direct Democracy*

(6 March 2026) In the debate surrounding Swiss neutrality, there are repeated calls for Switzerland, i.e. the Federal Council and Parliament, to morally condemn aggressors and violations of international law.

Who governs Switzerland?

Its citizens or NATO?

by Thomas Scherr*

(20 February 2026) In unstable times, it is particularly important to reflect on one’s own strengths. Switzerland is known for its direct democracy. This includes solid support for political actiosn, established neutrality in a diverse and divergent world, and finally, acting in accordance with the principle of “good faith”.