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Swiss put off decision on nuclear weapons treaty

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 The Swiss Federal Council (executive body) has postponed a decision on ratifying the United Nations treaty banning nuclear weapons until 2020.

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Prince Alois of Liechtenstein visits Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 The Swiss government has received the Hereditary Prince of Liechtenstein for a two-day state visit.

Computer model of an underground cargo transport system

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Testing the waters for a Swiss underground cargo system

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 The Swiss government considers creating the legal basis for an underground transport system.

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Women campaign for a bigger role in Swiss politics

This content was published on Apr 2, 2019 Appenzell Outer Rhodes was one of the last cantons to give women the vote, but women there are campaigning for more gender equality in politics.

Le Ministre des finances Ueli Maurer et le Ministre de l intérieur Alain Berset

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Corporate tax and pension reform: a complex two-headed vote

This content was published on Apr 2, 2019 Two years after a corporate tax overhaul was rejected by voters, the issue is back before the electorate – this time linked to pension reform.

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Three-fifths of Swiss back draft EU framework deal

This content was published on Mar 31, 2019 In backing the current draft framework agreement, public opinion seems to fly in the face of political ambivalence about the deal, a survey has found.

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People’s Party congress slams draft EU framework deal

This content was published on Mar 30, 2019 At a gathering on Saturday, members of the right-wing party reiterated their staunch opposition to the deal.

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Aid for Yemen, faulty lorries and more Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Mar 30, 2019 From Yemen aid to Swiss GDP growth, here is a round-up of interesting statistics to appear in our news stories this week.

Foreign Minister Cassis addressing an audience

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Swiss foreign minister foresees tweaks to EU treaty, no overhaul

This content was published on Mar 29, 2019 Ignazio Cassis has rejected calls for re-negotiations on an accord with the EU, but he sees room for manoevure in talks about bilateral ties.

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Justice minister says limiting free movement would be ‘Swiss Brexit’

This content was published on Mar 29, 2019 Combating the anti-immigration initiative from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party is currently one of her priorities, Keller-Sutter told the media on Friday. The bilateral path taken by non-EU Switzerland means prosperity and jobs, she said. “860,000 jobs in Switzerland depend on it.” An acceptance of the initiative would be “the Swiss Brexit”, Keller-Sutter said, referring…

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