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A new examination of federal archives reveals that Swiss police secretly monitored at least 39 government ministers, including future presidents like Christoph Blocher and Ruth Dreifuss, between 1930 and 1989. The surveillance was part of the notorious 'Secret Files Scandal', with files opened based on the officials' political activities in their youth.
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defense
Swiss government procures tactical multi-mission radar from Italian manufacturer Leonardo to strengthen lower airspace surveillance capabilities.
SWI swissinfo.ch
human rights
Egyptian, Chinese and Russian dissidents report being tracked and threatened in Switzerland, raising concerns about transnational repression in the human rights hub.
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technology
Geneva-based encrypted email provider Proton freezes investments in Switzerland, citing concerns over potential surveillance state developments.
Le News
technology
Major tech company freezes investments in Switzerland citing surveillance concerns, highlighting tension between privacy and security.
Le News
privacy
A proposed revision to Switzerland's digital surveillance regulations encounters significant resistance from political parties and industry stakeholders over privacy concerns.
Le News
security
Swiss secret service receives approval to use undercover virtual identities in online chatrooms to track potential terrorist threats, marking a significant shift in digital surveillance tactics.
SWI swissinfo.ch
human rights
Groundbreaking government-commissioned research exposes systematic intimidation and monitoring of exile communities in Switzerland by Chinese agents.
SWI swissinfo.ch
politics
Swiss government report reveals systematic surveillance and pressure on Tibetan and Uyghur communities in Switzerland, prompting calls for additional protective measures.
SWI swissinfo.ch
