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Russian Drone intrusion in Poland Poses No Immediate Impact to Switzerland, Defense Minister Says

September 14, 2025 – The recent incursion of Russian drones into Polish airspace has, thus far, had “no concrete consequences” for Switzerland, according to Minister of Defense Martin pfister. Though, he emphasized the event underscores the “fragile situation in Europe,” in comments published Sunday by the Sonntagszeitung.

Pfister characterized the airspace violation as a “violation of the territorial integrity of a European State,” noting the serious response from European nations and the escalating risk of further escalation.

While a similar scenario in Switzerland is considered unlikely due to its geographic location, Pfister acknowledged the country’s current air defense capabilities are insufficient to counter such drones. Switzerland possesses systems capable of downing short-range drones, but awaits delivery of medium and long-range systems, specifically the Patriot system, which is experiencing delays. The U.S. Department of Defense is prioritizing deliveries to Ukraine, pushing Switzerland further down the production queue.

Pfister highlighted ongoing efforts to strengthen security through increased cooperation with neighboring countries, advocating for early drone detection and collaborative defense strategies, while maintaining Switzerland’s autonomous decision-making authority regarding the deployment of its resources.

The Confederation Intelligence Service has warned of a worsening security threat to Switzerland, with Pfister stating there is a risk the country’s security could be “much more threatened than we imagine today” within the next five years.

The incident in Poland, where Polish and NATO forces downed Russian drones during an attack on Ukraine, follows a similar airspace violation reported by Romania. Switzerland is not a member of NATO.

Conservative Activist Charlie ‍Kirk Killed in Shooting

September 11, 2025 -⁣ 14:53 (Published) -⁤ Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and founder of turning Point USA, was shot and killed today⁤ while ⁣speaking at a rally held ⁤at a university⁣ campus. The incident occured in front of an estimated 3,000 people.

Kirk, 31, was struck‌ in the neck by‌ a⁢ shot fired from ⁣a rooftop more than 100 meters⁣ away, according too American ‍authorities. The shooter’s motivations are currently unkown.⁤ Videos of the shooting quickly circulated on social media.

President Donald Trump responded to the news, attributing blame to “the​ radical left.” ⁣In a video posted to his Truth⁢ Social network, he stated, “For years, the radical left has compared formidable Americans like Charlie ‌to the​ nazis and the worst criminals… This kind of rhetoric is directly responsible ‌for the terrorism we know today.” He pledged⁤ to identify and prosecute all those involved in the “atrocity” and any other political violence, including those who fund​ and support it.

Vice ⁣President JD Vance ⁢is⁢ scheduled to ⁢travel to Utah on ‌Thursday to meet with Kirk’s family. He‌ previously described Kirk ​as “a real friend.”

Utah Governor Spencer ⁢Cox labeled the killing a “political assassination” and noted that the death ​penalty remains in force ‍in the state. Several figures within the conservative movement have referred to ⁤Kirk as a ‍”martyr” for conservative​ and Christian values. ‌

The FBI, led by Kash Patel, ‌is continuing the examination. Two individuals were briefly detained ‌but have since been released.

The shooting has sparked widespread⁣ condemnation across the political spectrum. Unsuccessful 2024 ‌presidential candidate ​Kamala Harris stated⁣ that “political violence has no room in america.” Former President Joe Biden and other prominent Democrats, including Barack Obama, bernie Sanders, and California governor Gavin Newsom, also called for an immediate ⁤end‍ to such violence.

Kirk, originally from the Chicago suburbs, was a vocal advocate for ⁣gun rights and a ⁤father of two. He founded Turning Point USA in 2012 at the age of 18, growing it into the⁤ largest ‌youth conservative association in the United States. The organization has 6.9 million Instagram followers and 3.8 million YouTube subscribers. Turning​ Point⁣ USA played a notable role in mobilizing young voters for Donald Trump’s presidential campaigns, including⁢ sending activists to‌ Washington D.C. for the January 6, ⁢2021 demonstration that led to ⁣the Capitol riot.

following the ⁢news of Kirk’s‌ death, some students at the samuel Kimball campus expressed fear‌ for their safety. One 18-year-old computer engineering student, who did not ⁣attend the event but identified with Kirk’s ​values, ⁤stated, “It gives⁣ me‍ the impression that I should be very careful when ‌I express my political opinions… If I was someone who was thinking of doing politics, ​I would be afraid of being shot.”

President Trump has ‍ordered that American flags‍ be flown at half-mast in tribute to Kirk.(Keystone-ATS) – Source Tag retained as per original text.

Macron Faces Calls for Resignation as French dissatisfaction Soars

PARIS – Nearly two-thirds of French citizens (64%) now favor the resignation of President emmanuel Macron adn a snap presidential election, according to a new Odoxa-Backbon survey conducted for Le Figaro. The mounting discontent comes as Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a likely no-confidence vote and reflects a dramatic erosion of trust in Macron’s leadership amid ongoing economic challenges.

The widespread desire for change signals a deepening political crisis for Macron, who has already appointed four Prime Ministers in under two years. A majority (56%) of those surveyed also support a dissolution of the National Assembly and early legislative elections, seeking a broader reset of the country’s political direction. This surge in opposition underscores the growing frustration with the current government’s handling of the nation’s affairs and raises questions about its ability to govern effectively.

Separate polling by Verian for Le Figaro Magazine reveals a precipitous decline in Macron’s approval rating, now standing at just 15% – a six-point drop since July 2025. Even among voters who supported him in the first round of the 2022 presidential election, only 45% remain favorable, marking the lowest level as his initial election in 2017, according to an Elabe poll for Les Échos.Bayrou’s position is notably precarious ahead of a National Assembly vote on Monday, where opposition parties have signaled they will reject his request for urgent measures to address the national debt. Confidence in Bayrou himself is at a record low, with only 14% of french citizens expressing trust in his leadership, according to the Verian survey – the lowest ever recorded for a Prime Minister in this barometer.

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