Society 26 October 2026
The cost of oral pleasure
A CHF 360 fine and a total bill of almost CHF 1,000: what the comparison with Geneva’s proposed blowjob café tells us – and what it does not.
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Politics 25 October 2026
Agent Krasnov or strategic chaos? The riddle of Donald Trump
From Ukraine and NATO to sanctions on Moscow: how the US president’s decisions affect Russia’s strategic position.
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Politics 20 October 2026
Hybrid warfare on Switzerland’s doorstep
From unrest in France to articles in Die Weltwoche: how Russia exploits the weaknesses of European democracies—and why Switzerland has long been part of this conflict.
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Politics 20 October 2026
Commentary: France’s unrest — integration failure must not be taboo
The movement began in suburbs shaped by immigration and grew into a nationwide protest wave. That does not prove most suspects are Muslim. France must still debate openly the failures of integration and immigration policy.
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Politics 20 October 2026
Commentary: Giving foreign nationals the vote in Berlin would cross a dangerous line
The Left, Greens and SPD want to extend voting rights after five years of residence. The proposal would bypass citizenship as a condition for political participation and could open new avenues of influence for radical forces.
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Politics 19 October 2026
Hollywood hugs and a knife in the back? What Ukraine must learn from Western delays
An analysis of the gap between political solidarity and the speed of aid to Ukraine, focusing on weapons, energy policy and immobilised Russian assets.
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Politics 19 October 2026
When the rule of law retreats
France’s unrest on 17 October, Russia’s hybrid influence operations and Switzerland’s new security strategy show how democracies must protect protest, contain violence and build resilience themselves.
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Politics 17 October 2026
The Price of Security
Ukraine shows how wide the gap can be between international security assurances and real protection. An analysis of the Budapest Memorandum, the UN and lessons for Switzerland.
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Politics 15 October 2026
Comment: «America first» – who use the Lukoil talks?
Who would benefit from a possible Lukoil business: the American public or, above all, investors with links to the environment of the under-traders? The conflict of interests requires clarification; personal enrichment is not verified.
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Politics 15 October 2026
Comment: Starlink restrictions endanger Ukrainian deployments and burden confidence in the US
Ukrainian units report terminations and cancelled drone missions. The service was partially restored; who led the restrictions remains unclear.
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Politics 15 October 2026
Comment: Why Friedrich Merz is right with his support of Ukraine
Friedrich Merz combines military, humanitarian and diplomatic aid, which protects Ukraine and Europe's peace order.
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Politics 14 October 2026
Comment: Kyjiw under fire – Russia can end this war
After new attacks on residential buildings and energy facilities, Ukraine must continue to be supported, with a view to civilian victims as well as the people who die on the front.
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Society 7 October 2026
A parking space for a sign: Constance sets the wrong priorities
Comment · At the station «Eck Friedrich/Königsbau», an information board blocks a previous parking space after the signs for the reception.
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