Swiss Abroad

Swiss parliamentary committee in favour of expulsing foreign spies

Computer monitor at a desk in a dark room

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 Switzerland should consistently expel foreign spies from the country, says a motion passed by a foreign affairs parliamentary committee on Tuesday.

Apricot trees in canton Valais, Switzerland

Swiss Politics

Swiss government launches new climate strategy for agriculture

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 The Swiss government launched a new climate strategy for agriculture that aims to make the food system more sustainable by 2050.

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Swiss households braced for rising energy costs

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 Electricity prices will rise sharply in Switzerland next year with a medium-sized household likely to pay around 18% more in 2024.

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“Will I have to do military service when I return to Switzerland?”

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 Military service in Switzerland always raises questions for young Swiss Abroad.

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Visually impaired demand e-voting in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 The Swiss Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired calls for electronic voting to eliminate discrimination against the blind in exercising voting and election rights.

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Swiss wage protection – a model for the EU?

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 Switzerland has to reset its relationship with Europe. A look at Swiss wage protection shows it is being used by trade unions as leverage.

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What are accompanying measures?

This content was published on Sep 5, 2023 No one is allowed to work cheaply in Switzerland. Employers, trade unions and the state have implemented a wage protection structure.