swissinfo - Politics http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/ swissinfo - swiss news and information platform about Switzerland en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:54:37 Copyright 2009, swissinfo. swissinfo http://www.swissinfo.ch/images/logos/swissinfo_120x37.gif http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/ 12037swissinfo - swiss news and information platform about Switzerland Minaret challengers gain ground ahead of ballot http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Minaret_challengers_gain_ground_ahead_of_ballot.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11507697&rss=true&ty=st Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:05:11 GMT A proposal to ban the construction of minarets appears to be winning support, but is still some way short of a majority, according to the latest opinion poll. Minarets provoke heated global reaction http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Minarets_provoke_heated_global_reaction.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11488207&rss=true&ty=st Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:11:43 GMT Few votes have generated as many comments – or as much emotion – among swissinfo.ch readers around the world as that on minarets on November 29. Veto on truck tax throws spanner into EU deal http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Veto_on_truck_tax_throws_spanner_into_EU_deal.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11468500&rss=true&ty=st Mon, 9 Nov 2009 12:43:18 GMT A decision by a Swiss court to annul an increase in road freight tax for heavy goods vehicles has been criticised by the transport ministry and environmental groups. Weapons export ban vote to test emotions http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Weapons_export_ban_vote_to_test_emotions.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11427020&rss=true&ty=st Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:58:42 GMT A popular initiative calling for a ban on Swiss weapons exports has locked pacifists and business leaders in a conflict that will be resolved on polling day. Technology opens cracks in Swiss defence http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Technology_opens_cracks_in_Swiss_defence.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11417913&rss=true&ty=st Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:54:54 GMT A high-tech Swiss army project has been put on hold amid fears that it may become obsolete before it can be implemented. Fighter jets purchase runs out of steam http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Fighter_jets_purchase_runs_out_of_steam.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11383902&rss=true&ty=st Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:03:25 GMT With a nationwide vote pending, the debate over the proposed purchase of new fighter jets for the Swiss air force rumbles on, putting security needs under scrutiny. "Nuclear cent" eco tax fuels criticism http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Nuclear_cent_eco_tax_fuels_criticism.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11378729&rss=true&ty=st Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:45:36 GMT Government plans for a tax on nuclear power to fund renewable energy have come under fire from power firms and Greenpeace. E-voting makes slow but sure progress http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/E_voting_makes_slow_but_sure_progress.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11357408&rss=true&ty=st Sun, 18 Oct 2009 16:25:56 GMT Ever since canton Basel City decided to opt for online voting, momentum has been growing to enable the Swiss abroad to have their say electronically. The minaret initiative is "a proxy war" http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/The_minaret_initiative_is_a_proxy_war.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11366253&rss=true&ty=st Sat, 17 Oct 2009 15:01:00 GMT A call to ban the construction of minarets in Switzerland has raised heated debate ahead of a nationwide vote next month. Anti-minaret vote alarms UN rights experts http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/politics/internal_affairs/Anti_minaret_vote_alarms_UN_rights_experts.html?siteSect=1511&sid=11347842&rss=true&ty=st Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:48:35 GMT United Nations human rights experts have raised concerns over the forthcoming anti-minaret vote and controversial poster campaign in Switzerland.