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‘The eID law is a role model for regulation’

This content was published on Feb 10, 2021 André Golliez is committed to a pragmatic data policy. That is why he supports the e-ID law.

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More effort needed to fight new variants, says Covid-19 taskforce

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 Switzerland must step up rather than reduce efforts to combat the virus, the head of the government’s Covid-19 taskforce has declared.

Swiss Politics

Former Swiss minister regrets fuss about hostage ransom comments

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 “If a hostage has been released, a payment has probably been made,” said retired minister Moritz Leuenberger in an interview on Sunday.

Swiss soldiers being tested for the Spanish flu

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Swiss note many parallels between Covid-19 and Spanish flu

This content was published on Feb 9, 2021 Implementing lockdown rules too late, then lifting them too soon or simply ignoring them - sound familiar?

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Swiss gymnastics federation called out for ‘problematic culture’

This content was published on Feb 8, 2021 The world governing body for the sport of gymnastics has blamed the power structure for alleged abuses in Switzerland’s gymnastics federation.

Swiss Politics

EU ambassador: framework deal will not be reopened

This content was published on Feb 7, 2021 The EU has no intention of re-opening those parts of the treaty seen as controversial by the Swiss, the bloc’s ambassador in Bern has said.

Swiss Politics

Ex-EU boss laments lack of progress on Swiss framework deal

This content was published on Feb 6, 2021 Jean-Claude Juncker says that Switzerland – like the UK – has underestimated the cohesion of the EU member states.

Swiss Diaspora

Lotti’s return to Switzerland: the countdown is on

This content was published on Feb 6, 2021 Lotti Pfyl, a Swiss emigrant, is getting excited - and nervous - about her imminent move back to Switzerland from Germany.

Swiss Politics

How the women of Unterbäch claimed the vote

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 In 1957, Swiss women voted for the first time in the village of Unterbäch – against the wishes of the authorities and many local people.

Swiss Politics

Special Swiss coin to mark 50 years of women’s suffrage

This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 This year marks 50 years since women gained the right to vote in Switzerland. The event is to be commemorated with a special gold coin.

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