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Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin announces that Switzerland has not yet engaged in formal tariff negotiations with the United States. Although recent discussions were held to understand U.S. concerns, Parmelin …
Switzerland Navigates Uncertainty in US Tariff Discussions Read More
The plea from transit workers at BVG is loud and clear: an immediate strike is essential to uphold their rights. Workers have expressed outrage at the recent arbitration outcome, which …
A Call to Action: BVG Workers Demand All-Out Strike Against Inadequate Arbitration Read More
The European Commission (EC) is calling for proposals for its Democracy and Human Rights Program aimed at bolstering civil society groups in the Philippines working on significant human rights and …
EC Call for Proposals: Democracy and Human Rights Program in the Philippines Read More
In a significant move, Swiss Economics Minister Guy Parmelin engaged in initial video talks with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to discuss trade relations and tariffs on Monday. Parmelin expressed …
Swiss Economics Minister Engages in Trade Talks with US Amid Tariff Concerns Read More
In a tempest of economic turmoil, global financial markets are reeling from severe losses after President Donald Trump enacted sweeping import tariffs on both friends and foes alike. The FTSE …
Global Financial Markets Plunge as Trump Enacts Tariffs: A Warning Sign? Read More
As the echoes of a global trade war reverberate, US tariffs emerge as the initial volley in a complex arena known as “weaponised interdependence.” This term, signalling a shift in …
US Tariffs and the Rising Tide of Weaponised Interdependence Read More
Mass protests swelled across the US, UK, and Europe as citizens opposed President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, driven by his newly instated tariffs. Trump’s universal 10% tariffs on …
Global Protests Erupt Against Trump and Musk Amid Economic Turmoil and Tariffs Read More
In an increasingly complex global landscape, Germany is reaffirming its commitment to collaboration rather than conflict with the United States. Wolfgang Buechner, a spokesperson for the German government, expressed this …
Germany Pursues Cooperation With US Amid Global Tensions Read More
In the heart of rising tariffs and trade tensions, Germany is contemplating the repatriation of approximately 1,200 tons of gold, valued at over €113 billion ($124.41 billion), from the U.S. …
Germany Considers Repatriating Billions in Gold From US Amid Tariff Tensions Read More
In a remarkable chapter of international discourse, Ukraine shared its innovative strides towards inclusive recovery during the Global Disability Summit in Berlin on 2-3 April 2025. Organised by UNDP alongside …
Ukraine Showcases Inclusive Recovery Innovations at Global Disability Summit Read More