Switzerland’s hands-off approach to espionage
Geneva is one of the world’s espionage hotspots, and the Swiss authorities have long come to terms with it.
Shortly after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, around 500 Russian diplomats were expelled from European countries in the spring of 2022 – all suspected of espionage. Switzerland was about the only country that did not follow suit.
According to the 2023 situation reportExternal…