EU President von der Leyen signs the High Seas Treaty on behalf of the EU in commitment to unprecedented ocean protection

September 21, 2023 President von der Leyen signed yesterday on behalf of the EU the Treaty for the High Seas, also known as the ‘Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction’ (BBNJ) treaty. … More EU President von der Leyen signs the High Seas Treaty on behalf of the EU in commitment to unprecedented ocean protection

Peace process in Colombia: Switzerland to serve as guarantor state in negotiations between government and rebels

Bern, 20.09.2023 As part of its long-standing peace policy in Colombia, Switzerland is taking on an official mandate at the request of the Colombian government and the rebel group EMC (Estado … More Peace process in Colombia: Switzerland to serve as guarantor state in negotiations between government and rebels