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• Swiss Population Cap Referendum Faces Legal Obstacles Over International Law and Treaty Obligations

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Europe

  Switzerland is preparing for a June 14, 2026, national referendum on the "No to ten million" initiative, which proposes a hard constitutional ceiling on the resident population. Wh...

• Swiss Military Experts Warn of Critical Defense Gaps as Parliament Debates Emergency Rearmament Funding

  Published: Apr 17, 2026

  Section: Europe

  High-ranking Swiss military officials and political analysts warn that the national army is currently unable to withstand a large-scale attack following decades of budget cuts. Whi...

• Helen Zille Delivers Final Address As Federal Council Chair, Urging DA Successors To Defend The Political Centre

  Published: Apr 11, 2026

  Section: Africa

  During her final speech at the Democratic Alliance’s federal congress in Midrand, Helen Zille expressed confidence in a new generation of leaders while warning against the dangers...

• Swiss Public Rejects Further Cuts to Development Aid Despite Growing Financial Pressure from Ukraine Support

  Published: Apr 10, 2026

  Section: Europe

  A comprehensive study by ETH Zurich reveals that 77% of the Swiss population opposes further reductions in foreign aid, with a majority across the political spectrum favoring stabl...