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Swiss defence spending ‘a joke’, say German politicians

Switzerland wants to raise defence spending to 1% of GDP

This content was published on Mar 9, 2025 Leading German politicians are putting pressure on Switzerland to further increase defence spending, according to media reports.

Artist/Film maker Andrew Norman Wilson with a pig in front of a house.

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The American who quit art to discover the odd side of Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 9, 2025 Andrew Norman Wilson talks about his shift from art to filmmaking and his enchantment with Swiss oddities.

Swiss oddities

Gentian, the ‘yellow fairy’ of the Swiss Jura

This content was published on Mar 8, 2025 A Jura treasure, gentian is a versatile plant that can heal, intoxicate and even polish.

Federal Council opposes centrist initiative to abolish the marriage penalty

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Swiss government rejects initiative to abolish marriage tax penalty

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 The Swiss government has rejected a Centre Party initiative to abolish tax penalties for married couples.

Swiss Politics

Swiss cantons and municipalities

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 Swiss cantons and municipalities

EU dossier: Mario Gattiker advisor to the Federal Council.

Swiss Politics

Former Swiss state secretary to advise government on EU

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 Former Swiss state secretary Mario Gattiker is appointed as advisor to the government on future relations with the EU.

Asylum: sharp decline in unaccompanied minors in 2024

Swiss Politics

Far fewer unaccompanied minors apply for asylum in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 Last year, the number of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in Switzerland dropped by nearly 40% compared to 2023.

Parliament creates legal basis for thermal power reserve

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Swiss parliament clears way for thermal power reserve

This content was published on Mar 5, 2025 The Swiss Senate has agreed in principle to enshrine a thermal power reserve into law.

Council of States passes new air passenger data law at jet speed

Swiss Politics

Swiss air passenger database rushing through parliament

This content was published on Mar 5, 2025 The new Swiss Air Passenger Data Act is ready for the final vote in Swiss parliament after the Senate waved the legislation through in double quick time.

Switzerland extends its list of sanctions against Russia

Swiss Politics

Switzerland extends list of sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The government is thus adopting the changes decided by the European Union in response to Russia's ongoing military aggression in Ukraine.

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