Swiss government opposes childcare stimulus package
The government on Wednesday withdrew its backing for a stimulus programme to boost childcare availability across the country, arguing that the responsibility falls primarily on cantons and municipalities.
In the past 15 years, the Swiss government has spent a total of CHF350 million ($350 million) to increase child care options in a bid to close the gap between supply and demand.
According to a recent survey, about 20% of pre-school and school age children cannot be cared for outside the home, despite the needs of their working mothers and fathers.
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Watches belonging to Michael Schumacher up for auction
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Schumacher's family is auctioning off eight rare watches from his collection in Geneva. The Christie's auction will take place on Monday.
Joya Marleen and Baschi named best solo acts at Swiss Music Awards
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St. Gallen singer Joya Marleen and Baschi from Basel were named artists of the year at the Swiss Music Awards 2024 on Wednesday night.
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Swiss first time mothers among the oldest
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Women in Switzerland are on average the third oldest in Europe - at age 30.6 - when they give birth to their first child.
A Swiss girl born today can expect to live into the 22nd century
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Swiss kids still prefer outside play to smartphones
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Nearly one in two Swiss primary school kids owns a smartphone, but their favourite activities remain playing outside, sports and meeting friends.
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It’s 2016, yet gender bias still affects how people manage work-life balance in Switzerland. Researchers are investigating how the Swiss labour market influences girls’ and boys’ career plans…and vice versa.
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