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Government moots more spending cuts to reduce deficit

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 The Swiss government plans additional savings of up to CHF700 million ($762.8 million) to rein in public spending. The proposed cuts focus on the state unemployment insurance scheme, contributions to the national railway infrastructure and plans to boost childcare facilities, including creches. They could take effect from 2025 and be limited in time. However, an annual deficit of CHF300 to CHF400 million is likely despite the additional cuts , according to a government statement published on Wednesday. It also expects higher spending for old age pensions, social benefits as well as childcare schemes. A bill to be discussed by parliament will be presented in June. The government has already agreed cuts of up to CHF2 billion earlier in the year. The Swiss government plans additional savings of up to CHF700 million ($762.8 million) to rein in public spending.

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Swiss announce next steps for talks with EU

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 The Swiss government says it wants to finalise a mandate for a resumption of negotiations with the EU over the next three months.

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Swiss commission recommends selling 25 tanks back to Germany

This content was published on Mar 29, 2023 Twenty-five Leopard tanks are to be decommissioned, enabling their sale back to their German manufacturer.

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Switzerland Today!

This content was published on Mar 28, 2023 Swiss news today: how Switzerland plans to protect its beauty spots from big spending tourists.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 27, 2023 In today's briefing: justice minister's agenda, 30km/h zones, more Credit Suisse fallout, crime statistics and rising nicotine consumption.

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Swiss justice minister sets out her political priorities

This content was published on Mar 27, 2023 Justice Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider says she wants to focus on strengthening political rights and protecting victims of abuse.

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Green and Liberal Green parties kick off election campaigns

This content was published on Mar 25, 2023 The Swiss Green and Liberal Green parties set out their campaign themes on Saturday in the run-up to this autumn’s federal elections.

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Switzerland Today

This content was published on Mar 24, 2023 The fallout from UBS’s shotgun marriage to Credit Suisse continues.

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Swiss unleash anger over Credit Suisse collapse

This content was published on Mar 24, 2023 The dramatic takeover of Credit Suisse by its rival UBS under a government-backed deal has Swiss citizens hot under the collar, a survey shows.

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