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Swiss Senate pushes back on VAT increase for funding army

Two Council of States committees want a lower VAT rate for the armed forces

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 A Swiss Senate committee rejects a 0.5-point VAT rise for army funding, backing a smaller hike and budget surpluses.

EU agency: 332,000 asylum applications in the first half of the year

Foreign Affairs

Asylum applications in Switzerland fell in first half of 2026

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 The number of asylum applications in the EU, as well as in Norway and Switzerland, fell again in the first half of this year.

‘Parfümerie’ at the Biennale: Zurich’s underground club lives on in Venice

Culture

Parfümerie at the Biennale: Zurich’s underground club scene lives on in Venice

This content was published on Sep 10, 2026 Paying homage to the Zurich underground club, a performance duo brings the spirit of a cultural movement back to life.

Swiss politicians are outraged by the “lie” regarding the fixed price for the purchase of US F-35 jets.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Swiss politicians are outraged by revelations that no fixed price was agreed for the purchase of US F-35 fighter jets.

Small Swiss firms asked to help expand wind power

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Energy provider Axpo calls on SMEs to buy power produced by wind turbines.

SP National Councillor: 1,900 Kalashnikovs are registered in Aargau

Swiss Politics

Swiss politician calls for tighter gun laws after rave shooting

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Social Democrat politician Gabriela Suter has called for semi-automatic firearms to be banned from Swiss households.

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Climate adaptation

Why Switzerland is still not ready to face heatwaves

This content was published on Sep 9, 2026 Several Swiss cities have strengthened their measures against heatwaves. However, a nationwide strategy is still lacking.

Criticism from the parliamentary oversight body over failure to adhere to the F-35 fixed price

Swiss government criticised for F-35 price failings

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 The failure to adhere to the fixed price agreed for the procurement of the new F-35 fighter jets is linked to administrative failings, says a report.

Workplace

Why Switzerland has such low interest rates

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 Why Switzerland's unique economy allows it to keep interest rates low by international comparison.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Sep 8, 2026 Swiss pupils are still among the best in Europe but their results have been declining for a decade.

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