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Liberal Greens join launch of initiative on parental leave

Liberal Greens join launch initiative on parental leave

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 The Liberal Greens (PVL) together with an alliance of representatives from economic, social and political circles are launching an initiative for an 18-week "family leave." This was decided today by delegates meeting in Thun (BE).

Swiss People's Party launches fight against "submission treaty" at assembly

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Swiss People’s Party launches fight against EU ‘submission treaty’

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 Three parties are holding their delegates' meetings this Saturday. The SVP Switzerland wants to rally its party base to fight against the treaty package negotiated with the EU. The Greens and GLP want to launch the popular initiative for more family time.

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Spring begins in Geneva when the official horse chestnut tree says so

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 It's spring in Geneva when the secretary general of the cantonal parliament sees the first leaf on the city's official horse chestnut.

Viola Amherd: "I don't see that the situation is chaotic"

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Swiss defence minister denies ‘chaotic’ handover

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 Outgoing Swiss defence minister Viola Amherd denies her succession plan is chaotic.

As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?

In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?

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Should the Swiss economy be forced to respect the limits of nature?

This content was published on Jan 23, 2025 On February 9, the Swiss will vote on the "environmental responsibility" initiative. The text requires the economy to respect the planet's limits.

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Swiss politician who shot at image of Jesus resigns from Liberal Green Party

This content was published on Jan 21, 2025 Sanija Ameti, who caused controversy after shooting at an image of Jesus and Mary last September, has resigned from the Liberal Green Party.

Chinese Vice-Premier Xuexiang on visit to Bern by Cassis and Parmelin

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Chinese Vice Premier Xuexiang visits Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 20, 2025 Economics Minister Guy Parmelin and Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis have welcomed Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang to Bern

Center-President Gerhard Pfister does not want to become a Federal Councillor

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Centre Party president rules out run for Swiss government post

This content was published on Jan 19, 2025 Outgoing Centre Party president Gerhard Pfister will not join the race to replace defence minister Viola Amherd in the Swiss government, the politician announced on Saturday.

Neighboring countries not role models for Keller-Sutter in terms of fiscal policy

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Switzerland’s neighbours are ‘not role models’ in fiscal policy, says finance minister

This content was published on Jan 18, 2025 Swiss finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter defended the country's compliance with the debt brake at a meeting of her party, the Radical-Liberals, on Saturday.

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