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Swiss Journalists Expose Palantir's Controversial Government Ties

3/21/2026

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In 2024, Swiss journalists from WAV began investigating Palantir's dealings with Swiss authorities.
Their investigation revealed Palantir's attempts to secure government contracts, which the company disputed.
Palantir filed a lawsuit against Republik magazine demanding a right of reply to correct alleged inaccuracies, and the European Federation of Journalists called the action intimidation.
In 2025, the journalists received the Prix Transparence for their work, highlighting Palantir's transparency in Switzerland.

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Story summary

In 2024, Swiss journalists from WAV began investigating Palantir's dealings with Swiss authorities.
Their investigation revealed Palantir's attempts to secure government contracts, which the company disputed.
Palantir filed a lawsuit against Republik magazine demanding a right of reply to correct alleged inaccuracies, and the European Federation of Journalists called the action intimidation.
In 2025, the journalists received the Prix Transparence for their work, highlighting Palantir's transparency in Switzerland.