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Immigration initiative could spell trouble for Swiss expats

This content was published on Aug 26, 2020 Approval of the right-wing initiative could have a negative impact on many Swiss living in European countries.

Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber in May 2019.

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Parliament denies under-fire Swiss Attorney General immunity

This content was published on Aug 24, 2020 The Swiss parliament has decided to waive Michael Lauber’s immunity, which paves the way for possible criminal proceedings against him.

Swiss Diaspora

1,500 state-repatriated travellers yet to pay flight bills

This content was published on Aug 23, 2020 Of the 7,100 stranded passengers flown back to Switzerland by the foreign ministry’s Covid-19 repatriation operation, 1,500 haven’t yet paid the bill.

Swiss Politics

Swiss fighter pilot: ‘It’s fascinating that man can build and control such machines’

This content was published on Aug 23, 2020 As the national vote on a new fighter jet purchase approaches, Captain Maurice “Moe” Mattle of the Swiss air force tells us about his job.

Swiss Politics

Anti-immigration plan fails to inspire voters, poll finds

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 Ahead of September’s ballot, a proposal to scrap an immigration deal with the EU enjoys limited support among Swiss voters, an opinion poll has found.

Swiss Politics

Paternity leave set to win endorsement at ballot box

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 A ten-day statutory leave for fathers of new-born children in Switzerland is within reach according to pollsters. Voters have the final say on the issue on September 27.

Swiss Politics

FIFA clears Infantino in ethics violation case

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 FIFA’s independent ethics committee has cleared its president Gianni Infantino of any alleged breach of its code.

Opinion

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No to ‘unnecessary luxury planes’, yes to a ‘defence system adapted to the risks’

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 The purchase of new fighter jets is “a superfluous luxury for the daily air police”, argues parliamentarian Brigitte Crottaz.

Swiss Politics

Cover-up? How shifting policies affect Swiss attitudes toward masks

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 Are the authorities to blame for any lingering doubts about masks in the fight against Covid-19?

Patient with back pains and medical doctor

Swiss Politics

Government seeks to limit access to specialists to reduce healthcare costs

This content was published on Aug 19, 2020 The government wants to restrict direct access for patients to specialist doctors to slow down a rise in costs for the Swiss health system.

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