Politics·25 Oct 2026Commentary
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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News from Breisach, Kaiserstuhl, Tuniberg, Freiburg and Alsace – with a view of international developments.
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Politics·20 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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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Economy·16 Oct 2026Commentary
Fuel crisis: Trump seeks guilty – but stabilisation needs deescalation and secure delivery routes
The analysis of market data shows, however, that deescalation in the Gulf, safe sea routes and reliable supply flows are crucial.
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Politics·15 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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 Oct 2026Commentary
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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