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How Covid-19 is crash-testing Swiss federalism

This content was published on Nov 16, 2020 Switzerland, one of the countries hardest hit by the second wave, is coming in for criticism over inconsistencies resulting from its federal system.

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Major Swiss banks invest billions in weapons manufacturers

This content was published on Nov 16, 2020 The major Swiss investment institutions invest millions in the global arms trade. An initiative wants to put an end to it.

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Former ambassador and Swiss Red Cross president dies

This content was published on Nov 15, 2020 The former Swiss ambassador Franz Muheim has died aged 89. He played a significant role in Switzerland’s attempt to join the United Nations.

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Opponents say anti-arms investment plan would hit small firms

This content was published on Nov 14, 2020 Opponents of an anti-arms investment initiative say the proposal is unrealistic and could lead to job cuts.

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Pacifist group slams Swiss investment in global arms industry

This content was published on Nov 14, 2020 Why Switzerland should take the lead according to promoters of proposed investment curbs for weapons companies.

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Switzerland backs EU call for tighter cooperation on terrorism

This content was published on Nov 13, 2020 Strong cooperation within Europe is key to combating terrorism, says Justice Minister Karin Keller-Sutter.

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Liberal Greens gain ground among Swiss voters

This content was published on Nov 13, 2020 One year after the green wave that engulfed the Swiss parliament, a poll shows that the Green Party is losing support.

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Vote November 29: Spotlight on ethical business practices

The global economy and Switzerland's financial industry are at the centre of the ballot box decisions on November 29.

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Pension funds curb arms investments, but oppose an outright ban

This content was published on Nov 12, 2020 How sustainably do Swiss pension funds invest our retirement savings?

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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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