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No need for transparency rules, says government

This content was published on Aug 29, 2018 The Swiss government says it rejects a popular initiative calling for more transparency in political party funding and sees no need to legislate.

Swiss and EU flags on show in Bern during official visit

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‘50-50 chance’ of Swiss-EU framework deal before end of year

This content was published on Aug 29, 2018 Swiss lawyer Jean Russotto sees a “50-50 chance” for Switzerland and the EU to reach a deal in the coming months to formalise ties.

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An evening apéro on the road to citizenship

This content was published on Aug 29, 2018 A swissinfo.ch reader writes that a citizenship information evening in Basel made him think differently about the onerous process of naturalisation.

Eine Frau mit langen Haaren sitzt zwischen einer Schweizer Fahne und einer libanesischen Fahne und schaut in die Kamera.

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Switzerland-Lebanon: what they have in common

This content was published on Aug 28, 2018 swissinfo.ch asks the current Swiss ambassador in Beirut to explain why that is and why the Alpine nation is so popular in Lebanon.

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Why we need the WTO

This content was published on Aug 28, 2018 Global trade is under threat. Whether or not you call the current situation a trade war, certainly the first shots have been fired.

Politicians react to shocking attacks on women

This content was published on Aug 27, 2018 Recent violent attacks against women in Geneva and Zurich have led to protests and the involvement of politicians.

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US ambassador: free trade deal would be ‘a good thing’

This content was published on Aug 26, 2018 Ed McMullen, the United States ambassador to Switzerland, has encouraged Switzerland to start fresh free trade negotiations with the US.

Ignazio Cassis, right, speaks with Jean-Yves Le Drian Europe-and Foreign Minister of France

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French minister optimistic over EU pact

This content was published on Aug 24, 2018 There is still a good chance that a key agreement between Switzerland and the EU – currently stalled – will work out, French foreign minister says.

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UN committee: Lula should have political rights

This content was published on Aug 24, 2018 “The measures issued by the Committee are not recommendations. They are legally binding and impose an international legal obligation on Brazil to comply,” Sarah ClevelandExternal link, author of the committee’s final text, told swissinfo.ch on Wednesday. The Geneva-based panel of independent experts last week requested that the Brazilian government allow the imprisoned former president, known…

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Is the Swiss parliament vulnerable to terrorism?

This content was published on Aug 23, 2018 The federal parliament in Bern should be better protected, says the Federal Office of Police (Fedpol).

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