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Pension reform compromise put to consultation

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This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The government has presented plans for a reform of Switzerland's compulsory occupational pension scheme.

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Plans for new Swiss human rights body under scrutiny

This content was published on Dec 13, 2019 The Swiss government has decided to set up a national human rights institution, but NGO groups have criticised the funding as insufficient.

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Outright burka ban faces opposition in parliament

This content was published on Dec 12, 2019 Swiss parliamentarians have supported a plan to oblige people to show their faces during identity checks and visits to social security authorities.

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Green Party bid for seat in Swiss government fails

This content was published on Dec 11, 2019 Parliament has confirmed the members of the Swiss government for the next four years.

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A pluralistic government built on consensus

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 A look at the issues affecting Switzerland's multi-party government, which will be elected for a four-year term on Wednesday.

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Why the Swiss government system is (not) ready for reform

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 How justified are the Green Party's ambitions to win a seat in the Swiss government on December 11?

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Swiss firm RUAG still ranks among top 100 arms sellers

This content was published on Dec 9, 2019 RUAG retained its rank of 95th in 2018. In line with a government decision, the technology group is splitting next year so that units catering to the Swiss Armed Forces are distinct from those serving the international market.External link MRO Switzerland (RUAG MRO Holding AG) and RUAG International (RUAG Holding AG) will be created on January 1, 2020, under the umbrella of the new holding…

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Why everyone has an interest in ending the conflict in Ukraine

This content was published on Dec 9, 2019 A long-awaited summit in Paris is aiming to find a way to end the war in Ukraine. A Swiss diplomat active in the region shares his thoughts.

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How Bern and Brussels could approach an interim deal

This content was published on Dec 8, 2019 With relations between Switzerland and the EU likely to remain stalled, would an interim deal prevent damaging what has already been achieved?

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Money mules, phantom bank and a Federer coin

This content was published on Dec 7, 2019 Monday 20 Swissmint is dedicating a commemorative CHF20 silver coin to Swiss tennis icon Roger Federer – the first living person to receive the honour. It is already sold out, with a CHF50 gold version planned for May. Tuesday 12 The Swiss Federal Court acquitted 12 Tamil Tigers of charges filed by the Office of the Attorney General after ruling that…

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