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Christoph Blocher

Christoph Blocher

Swiss politician, industrialist, and former member of the Swiss Federal Council

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    Swiss neutrality initiative headed for defeat in September vote, first poll shows 54% opposed

    A Leewas survey commissioned by Tamedia and 20 Minuten finds 54 percent of Swiss voters plan to reject a constitutional amendment on perpetual neutrality, with only 34 percent in favour three months before the 27 September referendum.

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Hormuz, heat and hard feelings

Iran tests Hormuz deal as heatwave strains Europe and allies quarrel in public

A brittle Middle East bargain is already wobbling, even before negotiators can sit down properly in Switzerland. Europe, meanwhile, is trying to keep people cool, trains running and alliances civil, with mixed success.

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  • US-Iran draft peace agreement talks

    US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrive at Bürgenstock to begin direct talks on the nuclear programme, Swiss officials confirm.

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The Middle East after Gaza

US-Iran talks opening in Switzerland with a focus on a nuclear deal and Lebanon ceasefire, coupled with Iran's announcement of a new Strait of Hormuz closure, introduces new diplomatic and economic pressure points.

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