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Parliament agrees to restrict access to civilian service

Member of the civilian service helping pupil at table

This content was published on Jun 4, 2020 The Swiss parliament has adopted a proposal to make civilian service more difficult, but the decision will be challenged to a nationwide vote.

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How Swiss direct democracy deals with xenophobia

This content was published on Jun 4, 2020 “Italians go back to Italy” was the slogan used in an initiative 50 years ago. Why does the fear of non-Swiss keep coming back?

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Covid-19: Swiss scrap fines for not keeping distance

This content was published on Jun 4, 2020 The government has abolished fines of CHF100 for not keeping a distance of two metres, introduced in an attempt to minimise the spread of Covid-19.

Two men with wedding card and bunch of roses

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Same-sex marriage moves forward in parliament despite opposition

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 Parliament has launched discussions a proposal to allow same-sex marriage bringing Switzerland in line with many other western European countries.

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Parliament rejects video surveillance for slaughterhouses

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 Wednesday’s decision came in response to accusations of animal rights organisations of abuses in Swiss abattoirs. Social Democrat Senator Daniel Jositsch had presented a proposal based on an inspection of 67 slaughterhouses between January 2018 and March 2019. That review concluded that the control of stunning and bleeding was either not carried out or incorrectly…

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Corruption at FIFA: 25 criminal cases and a prosecutor in hot water

This content was published on Jun 3, 2020 Switzerland's attorney general Michael Lauber is facing impeachment proceedings over controversial secret meetings with the FIFA president.

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Switzerland says ‘premature’ to lift entry restrictions at Italian border

This content was published on Jun 2, 2020 The Swiss authorities say it’s still too early to lift entry restrictions with Italy on June 3.

Women s demonstration in Lausanne in 2019

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Swiss women demand measures for childcare, essential workers

This content was published on Jun 2, 2020 An alliance of women’s groups has reaffirmed the need for equal treatment and conditions, and action on childcare.

Government building in Bern with Helvetia fountain

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UN warns Switzerland over draft anti-terrorism law

This content was published on May 31, 2020 UN has outlined its concerns to Swiss government over the country’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation.

Russian Opposition activist Alexei Navalny

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Russian opposition leader criticises Swiss attorney general

This content was published on May 31, 2020 Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has criticised Swiss Attorney General’s Office for having ‘too close contact’ with its Russian counterpart.

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