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Petition lodged in Switzerland against Starlink antennas

The campaigners denounce a threat to Switzerland's data sovereignty, claiming that Starlink is not neutral.

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Opponents have submitted a petition with 14,550 signatures in Bern urging the Swiss government to stop the project to build 40 Starlink satellite antennas in Leuk, canton Valais.

The 8 March voting campaigns cost CHF 10 million

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Swiss March 8 vote campaigns cost CHF11 million

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Campaigns for the four March 8 votes cost a combined CHF10.7 million ($13.6 million), according to final figures published on Friday by the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO).

Did the Morettis commit an insurance fraud?

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Crans-Montana: Swiss police investigate fire at another Moretti property

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Swiss prosecutors probing the Le Constellation bar fire are also revisiting a 2024 blaze at the Moretti-owned “Vieux Chalet,” examining possible insurance fraud, RTS reports. Jacques Moretti’s lawyer has criticized the move.

Keller-Sutter to banks: 'Everyone must contribute to stability'

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Swiss finance minister urges banks to contribute to stability

This content was published on May 21, 2026 Swiss finance minister urges banks to support financial stability amid global uncertainty.

Federal support for agriculture affected by trade agreements

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Swiss farmers set for extra support after trade concessions

This content was published on May 20, 2026 Swiss agriculture is set to receive more support to offset concessions made in international trade deals.

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Are you ready for the June 14 Swiss votes?

This content was published on May 18, 2026 The results of the latest polls, our Let's Talk televised debate and background articles on the June 14 votes in Switzerland.

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and UBS Chair Colm Kelleher after the collapse of Credit Suisse in March 2023.

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UBS: the bank that outgrew a country

This content was published on May 18, 2026 Can a state with nine million people host a financial behemoth?

The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. There was a referendum against this proposal. Now the decision will be put to a vote on June 14.

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Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service

This content was published on May 13, 2026 Um die Armee zu stärken, möchte das Parlament den Zugang für den Zivildienst verschärfen. Dagegen ist das Referendum ergriffen worden.

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Is a Swiss population cap to reduce immigration an unprecedented idea?

This content was published on May 13, 2026 A popular initiative is calling for restrictions so that Switzerland’s population does not exceed ten million before 2050. Is it the first proposal of its kind?

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Switzerland to vote on 10 million population cap

This content was published on May 11, 2026 The "No to 10 million" immigration initiative will be put to a nationwide vote on June 14.

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