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Switzerland’s biggest issues get bogged down in parliament

Opponents of the Mercosur agreement are queuing up at the lectern in the National Council.

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Whether it’s pensions funding, nuclear power stations or free trade with Mercosur, parliament is struggling with the major issues. A look back at the summer session.

The Federal Council supports the organisation of the 2038 Winter Olympics

Swiss Politics

Swiss government ready to support 2038 Winter Olympics with cash

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 The Swiss government says it is ready to offer up to CHF200 million ($247 million) for Switzerland to host the 2038 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Teenager dies from injuries after Zurich storm

This content was published on Jun 21, 2026 A 16-year-old girl who was hit by a falling branch during a Zurich storm has died.

The Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland has been made ready to host talks

Swiss diplomacy

Swiss-hosted Middle East peace talks hang by thread

This content was published on Jun 20, 2026 US-Iran peace talks expected to start on Sunday, but Lebanon violence complicates situation.

Swiss Diaspora

The week in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 20, 2026 Welcome to our selection of some of the biggest – and most colourful – stories in Switzerland over the past seven days.

The surprising legacies of the Battle of Murten

This content was published on Jun 20, 2026 From an obelisk to a running race: one of the greatest victories in Swiss history has left some rather unexpected traces.

Patriot missiles will be more expensive and delayed

Global trade

Missile makers jostle to replace Swiss Patriot order

This content was published on Jun 20, 2026 Several weapons manufacturers say they can meet an urgent Swiss need for a long-range air defense system.

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 So it wasn’t to be after all: there were no talks between Iran and the US at the Bürgenstock resort, near Lucerne, today.

Switzerland Today

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 The US–Iran agreement was digitally signed by Trump in advance. So what will happen to the ceremony planned at the Bürgenstock on Friday?

Switzerland remains a stronghold of top universities

This content was published on Jun 18, 2026 Three Swiss universities in the top 100 QS rankings.

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