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First Swiss canton to carry out mass testing

This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Canton Graubünden, home to numerous ski resorts, has announced targeted mass testing of residents as part of its measures to shore up the ski season. This is a Swiss-wide first.

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Fight for marriage equality in Switzerland continues

This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 After years of criticism for its lack of progress on LGBTIQ issues, the Alpine country is paving the way for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

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Parliament approves army deployment in second Covid wave

This content was published on Dec 2, 2020 Parliament has approved the deployment of up to 2,500 army personnel to support the health service.

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French ski resort protests against Covid-19 ban with Swiss flags

This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 The mayor of Châtel, a French ski resort on the Swiss border, is unhappy with the French government’s decision to close ski areas.

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Switzerland is not unique in its double majority system

This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 Accepted by a majority of the people, rejected by a majority of cantons: the outcome of the responsible business initiative vote has led to debate.

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Incomplete data stalls Swiss authorisation of Covid-19 vaccines

This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 Switzerland’s medical regulator says it lacks the necessary information to sign off on three different vaccines ordered by the government.

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Five lessons from the Swiss ‘responsible business’ vote

This content was published on Nov 30, 2020 The latest round of voting in Switzerland revealed different political tactics and growing divisions within the country.

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Responsible business initiative rejected at the ballot box

This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 A majority of cantons rejected the responsible business initiative, sealing its fate. But it managed to secure the popular vote.

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Swiss throw out ban on funding of weapons makers

This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 Voters have dismissed a proposal aimed at banning investments in weapons manufacturers.

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Geneva grants full rights to mentally disabled citizens

This content was published on Nov 29, 2020 People with severe mental disabilities have won full political rights in Geneva – the first Swiss canton to introduce the reform.

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