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How protected is the Swiss National Bank compared with the US Federal Reserve?

The Swiss National Bank is located on Bundesplatz, just a few steps away from the Federal Palace.

This content was published on Oct 4, 2025 Where does the Swiss National Bank’s independence come from, and how does it compare internationally?

Sevastopol in the Crimea in May 1944, the war is over. This photo has the title: "Life goes on".

Foreign Affairs

Why studying Eastern European history is so political

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 The subject has always been heavily dependent on political cycles. An analysis by Eastern European historian Fabian Baumann.

Federal ballot: sabre-rattling to aid the visually impaired and blind

Swiss democracy

Switzerland to make voting easier for the visually impaired

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland introduces Braille voting templates to make voting easier for the visually impaired.

How do restrictions on internet access affect you?

Internet shutdowns and blackouts can disrupt daily life, threaten safety, skew elections and damage economies.

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Swiss democracy

Two initiatives on wind turbine construction launched in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 Two initiatives related to wind turbine construction have received the required number of signatures to be put to voters.

Digital Democracy

How digital civil society helped shape the Swiss e-ID

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 Erik Schönenberger from the Digital Society association calls the process of involving critics "exemplary" – in contrast to AI regulation.

Swiss democracy

Swiss approve electronic ID: reactions from both camps

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss voters backed a state-run electronic ID on Sunday, with 50.4% in favour despite the referendum campaign.

Zurich voters don't want net zero until 2050

Swiss democracy

Zurich voters set net-zero carbon deadline for 2050

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Voters set canton Zurich 2050 carbon neutral deadline.

VD: rejected facilitated voting for foreigners in municipalities

Swiss democracy

Swiss canton rejects accelerating foreigner voting rights

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Swiss canton Vaud rejects halving residential qualification period before foreigners can vote.

Zurich voters ban petrol-powered leaf blowers

Swiss democracy

Zurich voters ban noisy leaf blowers

This content was published on Sep 28, 2025 Zurich voters ban petrol-powered leaf blowers.

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