http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/index.html en Wed, 16 May 2012 19:36:59 GMT Copyright2012, swissinfo. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Political_party_funding_still_a_taboo_topic.html?cid=32396838&rss=true Sun, 1 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT Switzerland is one of the few democratic countries without transparency of funding for political parties. A recent attempt to set rules was rejected by parliament. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Calls_grow_for_foreigners_right_to_buy_homes.html?cid=32330312&rss=true Wed, 28 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT Pressure is mounting to lift restrictions on foreigners wanting to buy property in Switzerland following voters’ approval of a strict maximum limit on holiday homes. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Swiss_seek_to_limit_urban_sprawl.html?cid=32339240&rss=true Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT After a decision earlier this month to limit the spread of holiday homes, Switzerland is looking to limit rampant construction in the countryside. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Franz_Weber,_a_quixotic_and_visionary_campaigner_.html?cid=32293158&rss=true Sun, 18 Mar 2012 13:25:01 GMT Vaud-based ecologist Franz Weber succeeded on March 11 in getting the Swiss to adopt his proposal to limit the spread of secondary residences. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Second_homes_vote_triggers_uncertainty.html?cid=32279438&rss=true Mon, 12 Mar 2012 17:57:00 GMT Is the decision by Swiss voters to limit the construction of second homes an economic disaster or a chance for the affected communities? http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Homes_vote_reflects_distrust_of_government.html?cid=32275188&rss=true Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:07:00 GMT The surprise acceptance of the initiative to restrict construction of second homes represents a vote of no confidence in the government, believes much of the Swiss press. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Tourist_regions_outvoted_in_holiday_home_upset.html?cid=32274216&rss=true Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:41:00 GMT The government has warned it will not be easy to implement a 20 per cent limit for holiday homes following Sunday’s surprise acceptance at the ballot box. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Protestors_demand_atomic_power_plant_closures.html?cid=32272868&rss=true Sun, 11 Mar 2012 16:08:00 GMT The first anniversary of the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan brought thousands of anti-nuclear activists to the Mühleberg atomic power plant near Bern on Sunday. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Swiss_vote_on_holidays_and_homes_.html?cid=32271000&rss=true Sun, 11 Mar 2012 11:00:39 GMT Polls have closed following nationwide votes on a handful of issues, including a controversial proposal to limit the number of holiday homes. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Holidays_and_homes_await_ballot_box_verdict.html?cid=32256694&rss=true Sat, 10 Mar 2012 18:14:24 GMT Voters have the final say on Sunday on a controversial proposal by an environmental group to cap the number of holiday homes at a local level. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/Swiss_at_odds_over_roadmap_to_nuclear-free_future.html?cid=32256612&rss=true Fri, 9 Mar 2012 10:00:00 GMT One year after the Fukushima atomic disaster in Japan, Switzerland is facing a long road ahead towards its intended goal of a nuclear-free future. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Naturalisation_vote_raises_emotions_.html?cid=32160934&rss=true Fri, 2 Mar 2012 18:00:00 GMT Life for aspiring Swiss in Zurich could get harder on March 11, when voters decide on whether to accept a new – and tightened – naturalisation law. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Vote_issues_fail_to_ignite_emotions.html?cid=32204830&rss=true Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:06:00 GMT Support for a proposal to limit the number of holiday homes appears to be weakening ahead of a nationwide ballot on March 11, according to a representative opinion poll. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Financial_policy_tops_parliament_agenda.html?cid=32190984&rss=true Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:20:26 GMT A deal with the United States extending legal assistance in tax probes is likely to catch media attention during the regular three-week spring session of parliament. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Commissioner_urges_new_law_amid_rising_racism.html?cid=32177100&rss=true Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:27:00 GMT The Council of Europe’s human rights chief has called for an overhaul of Swiss anti-discrimination law and policy. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/Specials/Rebuilding_the_financial_sector/Spotlight_on_banking_secrecy/Cabinet_moots_steps_to_clean-up_tax_haven_image.html?cid=32168416&rss=true Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:18:00 GMT The Swiss government has agreed in principle on extending due diligence requirements of banks and improved legal assistance on tax matters with other countries. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Swiss_must_rapidly_review_data_laws.html?cid=32042788&rss=true Thu, 9 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT Switzerland must update its outmoded data protection laws to bring them in line with sweeping new European privacy regulations, say data experts. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/march_11_vote/Business_and_green_interests_clash_ahead_of_vote.html?cid=32050060&rss=true Fri, 3 Feb 2012 16:00:00 GMT A proposal to limit the number of holiday homes across the country appears to enjoy widespread support, according to a representative opinion poll. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/specials/asylum_in_switzerland/U-turn_announced_on_failing_asylum_process.html?cid=32051720&rss=true Thu, 2 Feb 2012 19:30:00 GMT Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga has said she will partially reverse the reorganisation of the Federal Migration Office to speed up asylum requests. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Swiss_homeowners_face_tighter_mortgage_rules.html?cid=32011586&rss=true Thu, 2 Feb 2012 13:09:00 GMT Mortgage rates have never been so low in Switzerland but the days of easy money may be numbered. http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Swiss_lose_ground_over_global_warming_.html?cid=32035040&rss=true Wed, 1 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT Environmental groups have slammed a government decision to compensate an increasing share of its greenhouse gas emissions outside Switzerland. 60