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Taser and firearm use by Swiss police on the rise

This content was published on May 7, 2020 The use of tasers by Swiss police officers increased by almost 40% last year – but animals, rather than humans, were blamed for more firearms use.

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Legal basis demanded for coronavirus tracing app

This content was published on May 6, 2020 Parliament wants the use of a tracking device to stem the spread of coronavirus in Switzerland to be defined in a law.

Finance Minister Maurer addressing parliament during the Covid session

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Swiss parliament extends coronavirus relief package

This content was published on May 5, 2020 Parliament has approved a financial package of more than CHF57 billion to help businesses and institutions cope with the impact of the pandemic.

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Controls extended on German-Swiss border

This content was published on May 5, 2020 Germany has prolonged border checks with Switzerland and other neighbouring countries until May 15.

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Switzerland wants Covid-19 treatments to be accessible for all

This content was published on May 4, 2020 Switzerland's president says every country in the world should have access to diagnostic tools and medicine to counter the coronavirus.

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Switzerland launches Covid-19 liquidity fund for start-ups

This content was published on May 4, 2020 The Swiss government is launching a fund to help startups facing cashflow problems as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

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Parliament resumes its role as political watchdog

This content was published on May 4, 2020 Next week’s extraordinary session of the Swiss parliament marks a new phase in the political handling of the coronavirus crisis.

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Swiss government criticised for Covid-19 micromanagement

This content was published on May 4, 2020 The president of Switzerland’s upper house of parliament has criticised the Federal Council of micromanagement over the easing of restrictions.

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FIFA urges Swiss authorities to press ahead with Blatter investigation

This content was published on May 3, 2020 The international football federation made arguments in favour of an investigation, after prosecutors decided to abandon part of the proceedings.

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Who foots the bill for the Swiss coronavirus relief package?

This content was published on Apr 30, 2020 Funds for an unemployment scheme, loans for cash-strapped companies, financial aid for the economy: The costs of Covid-19 pandemic are considerable.

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