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Swiss stump up more cash to buy a Covid-19 vaccine

This content was published on Nov 11, 2020 Interior Minister Alain Berset, who announced the news on Wednesday, said the aim was to provide a “safe and efficient product of high-quality” for the population in Switzerland. The allocation of funds comes on top of CHF300 million approved earlier this year. So far, Switzerland has assured reservations for about 13 million doses of prospective…

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Sports minister launches inquiry into gymnast abuse

This content was published on Nov 11, 2020 Sports Minister Viola Amherd has called for an investigation into alleged abusive training methods for gymnasts.

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Initiative aims to impose ethical investment rules

This content was published on Nov 9, 2020 Swiss voters will have the option to curb investments in defence companies if they accept the anti-arms-trade initiative on November 29.

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Why Swiss businesses oppose plans for corporate liability

This content was published on Nov 8, 2020 Monika Rühl from economiesuisse explains the opposition to the initiative.

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Rights expert calls to strengthen corporate responsibility

This content was published on Nov 8, 2020 Former senator and Council of Europe member Dick Marty explains why he campaigns for greater corporate responsibility for Swiss-based firms.

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Swiss feel gloomy about Covid-19 situation, poll shows

This content was published on Nov 6, 2020 Swiss residents are increasingly pessimistic about the Covid-19 situation as a second wave of infections hits the country.

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More federal oversight for Moutier vote re-run

This content was published on Nov 6, 2020 In the latest chapter of one of the most divisive issues in recent Swiss politics, on March 28, 2021 the town of Moutier will decide for the second time whether to leave German-speaking canton Bern to join French-speaking Jura. This comes three years after the first vote, on June 18, 2017, which was narrowly won by the “separatists” wanting to join canton Jura. However,…

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Transfers of Covid-19 patients test Swiss federalism

This content was published on Nov 6, 2020 Hospital transfers of coronavirus patients have caused tension between French and German-speaking regions.

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Swiss expats given emergency Covid-19 aid

This content was published on Nov 5, 2020 The government has provided financial assistance to 56 Swiss citizens living abroad who are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Corporate responsibility divides business and civil society

This content was published on Nov 5, 2020 A broad alliance of civil society groups is seeking to establish new rules for Swiss-based companies doing business abroad.

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