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“Undeclared martial law in the EU”

Banishment of critical journalists traces back to NATO

by Norbert Häring,* Germany

(30 January 20269 (CH-S) The Swiss administration’s barely audible sympathy for the fate of Swiss citizen Jacques Baud after EU sanctions were imposed on him, the misguided statement in the “Allgemeine Schweizerische Militärzeitschrift” (ASMZ) on this case, and finally the borderline statements made by Federal Councillor Pfister on freedom of expression at the Swiss Media’s Epiphany Conference on 8 January, were initially attributed to the power centre in Brussels.

Peace in the Ukraine conflict?

Why efforts to date have not been enough

by Ralph Bosshard,* Switzerland

(30 January 2026) (CH-S) The association “Swiss Standpoint” invited Ralph Bosshard to speak and participate in discussions at its New Year’s conference (2–4 January 2026). The article below picks up on current developments and links them to the central themes of his presentation.
Neutrality and freedom of expression

Ignazio Cassis on the sidelines

by Ulrich Schlüer*

(30 January 2026) Shortly before the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis also felt called upon to position Switzerland in the discussion about the future of Greenland. Once again, Cassis cast doubt on Switzerland’s neutrality.

Nathalie Yamb explains what it means to be on a sanctions list

Sanctioned by the EU, abandoned by Switzerland

(23 January 2026) (CH-S) Several EU citizens have already been sanctioned by the European Commission. Two Swiss citizens have also been sanctioned: Jacques Baud – about whom “Swiss Standpoint” has already reported several times – and Nathalie Yamb. Ms Yamb was born in La Chaux-de-Fonds in the Neuchâtel Jura and has dual Swiss and Cameroonian citizenship. For years, she has been campaigning for the sovereignty of African states. In this context, she criticises France’s influence in its former colonies.

Compulsory vaccination with penalties planned

Swiss cantons adopt compulsory vaccination

by Dr Sabine Vuilleumier-Koch*

(23 January 2026) It is important to remain vigilant and closely monitor developments in the field of “health care”. This was the message conveyed by lawyer Andrea Staubli in an interview on Hoch2.tv.1 The reason for her clearly presented expert explanations and recommendations was the example of a radical change in the health law of the canton of St. Gallen in eastern Switzerland. Increasingly, WHO guidelines are being adopted unquestioningly into Swiss law without any assessment of the sometimes serious damage caused by their implementation to date.

Brief history of Iran-US relations

The difference between perceived history and actual figures

by Larry C. Johnson,* USA

(23 January 2026) (CH-S) Iran is currently back in the geopolitical spotlight. Contrary to all international legal agreements and conventions, the US administration, together with the Israeli government and the silence of “the West”, is considering further military action against the country.