Archive
September 2026
Munitions shortages: The DoD report and the open questions
A DoD Inspector General report on «Operation Epic Fury» is at the centre of the debate over munitions shortages after the Iran war. The name circulates, but the document itself is not available.
UN General Assembly: Trump threatens Iran as Qatar, Türkiye push Gaza
The first UN debate reveals a divided diagnosis of the crisis. Behind the sharp speeches, talks with Iran and about the Gaza ceasefire continue.
Trump threatens Cuba at the UN – delegation leaves the chamber
A sharp speech and empty seats shaped the Cuba moment at the UN General Assembly. Politically, what matters is what Washington lets follow the words.
F-16 crashes at Spangdahlem – what is known so far
An F-16 of the US Air Force crashed near Spangdahlem Air Base in Rhineland-Palatinate after a training flight. The pilot ejected and is receiving medical care; the cause is still unclear.
Orbit Weapons: The Gap in the Outer Space Treaty
The US is said to have confirmed orbit weapons for the first time, with no details on how they work. That cannot currently be verified. The 1967 Outer Space Treaty covers only weapons of mass destruction.
149 days later: why Bern does not adopt EU sanctions by default
149 days passed between the EU decision and its entry into force in Switzerland. The Belarus case shows how political independence leads to rules that differ for a time.
Trump's “AI Force”: Speed, but Accountability Left Unclear
Trump wants to accelerate US AI development further. So far, however, his “AI Force” looks more like a political signal than a worked-out agency.
Three US outlets sue over exclusion from the White House
Three US outlets are suing over their exclusion from the White House. What they argue, what the government answers, and why the television pool is affected.
Iran signals return to the deal — under hard conditions
Iran has conveyed conditions for new talks to the United States via Qatar. The known points of dispute remain unresolved — above all the war, the frozen assets and the Strait of Hormuz.
Elif Eralp's housing promise: where Berlin can act – and cannot
Elif Eralp wins the Berlin election with the Left. What a new Senate could change on rents, and why a rent cap would have to come from federal politics.
"Manhunt" in Ukraine? What is documented about mobilization
Ukraine's mobilization is under pressure. Complaints and criminal proceedings are documented; the term "manhunt" remains a political sharpening, not an established fact.
Paramount-Warner settlement: film counts set, diversity unclear
The proposed settlement on the Paramount-Warner merger contains precise film requirements and sanctions. Why production numbers alone do not secure competition.
Macron seeks looser fuel rules – what the EU must examine
Paris asks Brussels for flexibility on fuels and biofuels. Why high prices do not automatically mean a shortage, and what an exemption could cost.
Energy truce: Kyiv ties pledge to halt in Russian strikes
Washington is pushing for a halt to energy strikes. Kyiv is ready under conditions – but scope and monitoring remain open.
Beznau exercise: What a positive initial assessment actually means
After five days of exercises, the Federal Office for Civil Protection draws a positive initial assessment. The decisive part now is the evaluation: that is where it becomes clear whether processes also work under pressure.
US Northeast flight halts: backup line was damaged too
FAA ground stops in the US Northeast: a failed main connection met a damaged backup. The exact cause and the scope of the restrictions at a glance.
Sunrise reviews 450 jobs – the cuts are not yet decided
Sunrise is examining up to 450 job cuts. Nothing is final yet; the collective agreement gives the consultation and the social plan real weight.
76,000 apprenticeship contracts: why a stable market isn't enough
The apprenticeship market is holding at the level of previous years in 2026. For vocational education that is a good signal, but the total conceals regional and occupational differences.
AI in government: six core measures to organise over 100 projects
The federal administration is relying on concentration rather than expansion in artificial intelligence. What remains of the 2026 to 2028 roadmap and why that matters for the use of AI in public authorities.
SWISS drops to 19th: what the Skytrax ranking means for Zurich
Singapore Airlines tops the Skytrax ranking for 2026. SWISS falls to 19th but remains sixth in Europe. What the survey says – and what travellers should not conclude from it.
Swiss research builds a new network for spintronics
The Paul Scherrer Institute is becoming part of a new international centre for spintronics. For Switzerland, what counts is not quick product promises but access to materials expertise, measurement facilities and early-career networks.
Swiss economic forecast: why 1.7 percent is not yet an all-clear
1.7 instead of 0.9 percent: the federal government has revised its GDP forecast upwards. Why that does not automatically mean a broad upturn, and which factors could tip expectations again.
What the new federal report on Schengen/Dublin actually quantifies
Up to 3.9 percent less gross domestic product, long waits at the border and extra costs in asylum: a new federal report models the consequences of abandoning Schengen/Dublin. Its ranges have a clear purpose – and clear limits.
Volunteering is unpaid, but not free
Switzerland has a great deal of voluntary engagement. But anyone planning with it must also account for supervision, expenses and the time limits of volunteers.