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Media release

Federal Supreme Court disregards fundamental right to physical integrity

Dangerous precedent for employees

by “Aktionsbündnis freie Schweiz” (ABF Switzerland)*

(25 September 2026) (CH-S) A new ruling by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has caused a stir: At the end of 2021, two flight attendants employed by the airline “Swiss” were dismissed because they refused to comply with the company’s compulsory Covid vaccination policy. The Federal Supreme Court has now ruled in favour of the employer. ABF Switzerland analyses the judgement.
F-35-Deal

First, they lied to everyone, then they were rewarded with directors’ posts

The US bomber deal is raising more and more questions

by Urs P. Gasche*

(25 September 2026) When senior civil servants set their sights on lucrative posts in the private sector, they make sure to ingratiate themselves with the company in question.

A prime example is Darko Savic. Until recently, he was “Mr Fighter Jet” at the Federal Department of Defence (DDPS). There, he was project manager for the F-35 procurement programme.

BRICS to formulate new global rules

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi focuses on conflict resolution through dialogue and an emphasis on shared interests

by Stephan Ossenkopp*

(25 September 2026) At the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised unity, consensus and a forward-looking approach. In doing so, he successfully defended the core principles of the emerging multipolar world order – namely, conflict resolution through dialogue and the emphasis on shared interests.

“Neutrality allows no compromises”

by Jacques Baud,* Brussels

(18 September  2026) (CH-S) On 29 August 2026, the national rally “For Neutrality & Peace” took place on Bern’s Bundesplatz, attracting over 1,000 participants. Jacques Baud was one of the eleven speakers at this event. His speech was broadcast live from his home in Brussels and could be followed on the big screen.1

German government escalates undeclared war against Russia

Leipzig drone incident used as pretext for further military action

by Tilo Gräser*

(18 September 2026) The German federal government is further escalating its undeclared war against Russia. The latest trigger is the drone incident on 4 August this year on the grounds of Leipzig/Halle Airport. According to the ARD Tagesschau, the German government claimed on Tuesday [1 September] that the findings of German and other Western security agencies “clearly pointed to Russian involvement”.1 

Careless and wrong

The supposedly beneficial early introduction to digital technology has disastrous consequences for children

by Michael Felten*

(18 September 2026) What Karl Valentin once said about art in general also applies to the art of being a father or mother: it is wonderful, but it also involves a great deal of work. On World Parents’ Day – for which the UN has designated 1 June since 2012 – we could thank all young mothers and fathers for their vital daily care and efforts. And we should be aware of one of the enormous challenges facing parents today: dealing sensibly with digital media – with young children, with adolescents, and not least with adults – with ourselves.