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New gun law stands for ‘more safety and prosperity’

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 Failure to accept tighter gun control rules could spell the end of Switzerland’s participation in the European security system, warns Pascal Vuichard.

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Health insurance reform proposals flop

This content was published on Apr 16, 2019 Two initiatives aimed at reforming Switzerland’s health insurance system have failed to gain public support, quashing any hopes of a nationwide vote.

Mitglieder des Schweizer Parlaments sitzen in der Vorhalle an einem Tisch und besprechen sich

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MPs are the biggest lobbyists in Swiss parliament

This content was published on Apr 12, 2019 Parliamentarians are increasingly, and more aggressively, representing particular interests. It’s a cultural change in the legislature.

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Poll shows gun lobby faces uphill battle

This content was published on Apr 12, 2019 A reform of the Swiss gun law to conform to EU regulations stands a good chance of winning approval in a referendum next month.

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Swiss papers welcome historic vote decision

This content was published on Apr 11, 2019 Newspapers agree that, as a result of government misinformation, the Federal Court was right to annul the results of a vote on family tax breaks.

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Historic verdict could force Swiss re-vote on family tax breaks

This content was published on Apr 10, 2019 The Supreme Court has annulled the result of a controversial vote about tax breaks for families – a first in the history of Swiss direct democracy.

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Swiss people to have say on criminalisation of homophobia

This content was published on Apr 8, 2019 Groups against a new legislation that criminalises homophobia have collected enough signatures to force a nationwide referendum on the subject.

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Swiss parliament could swing to the left in autumn polls

This content was published on Apr 4, 2019 The Greens and Social Democrats could extend recent successes when it comes to national elections, says political scientist Cloé Jans.

Committee members of 99% initiative behind a wall of boxes containing signatures

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Swiss likely to vote on capital tax reform plan

This content was published on Apr 2, 2019 The Young Socialists have handed in the necessary signatures to force a nationwide vote on its proposal to increase tax on capital revenue.

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Teaching students how to live democratically

This content was published on Apr 1, 2019 A new curriculum could better equip students to play a more active role in democracy, argues political scientist Monika Waldis.

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