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Switzerland sceptical on EU plan to boost border force

This content was published on Oct 12, 2018 Swiss Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga has expressed scepticism about EU plans to expand the EU border force Frontex.

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What would a no-deal Brexit mean for Brits in Switzerland?

This content was published on Oct 10, 2018 If the UK drops out of the EU without a deal – what will happen to UK citizens in Switzerland? The clock is ticking.

Refugees walking in border region below dark sky

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Swiss government gives green light for UN migration accord

This content was published on Oct 10, 2018 UN global migration guidelines have won the approval of the Swiss government despite opposition by rightwing parties.

Campaign poster from 1918 in favour of the transition to a PR system

Swiss Politics

The road to proportional representation in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 10, 2018 Here's how, in 1918, Switzerland made the historic decision to move to a proportional representation system at national level.

Man in traditional Swiss costume throwing a Swiss and EU flag in the air

Swiss Diaspora

Why Swiss expats vote differently when they go abroad

This content was published on Oct 9, 2018 Ties between Switzerland and the EU are the main concern of expat Swiss citizens who took part in a poll ahead of the 2019 parliamentary elections.

People wearing life jackets and carrying banners outside the Swiss parliament buildings

Swiss Politics

Aquarius Swiss flag demand gathers steam

This content was published on Oct 9, 2018 NGOs handed in a petition on Tuesday urging the Swiss government to allow the humanitarian ship Aquarius to fly under the Swiss flag.

The main building of Palais des Nations (European headquarters of the United Nations)

Swiss Politics

UN consultants could fall below poverty line

This content was published on Oct 9, 2018 After years of administrative uncertainty, short-term employees at the United Nations in Geneva are now being told to pay Swiss taxes or face fines.

Aid distributed on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi

Swiss Politics

Disaster relief: what really works?

This content was published on Oct 8, 2018 In Indonesia, the overriding theme seems to be the same as in the past: 'where is the aid and why is it taking so long to arrive?'

A resident passing through the ruins of a house in Balaroa, central Sulawesi, on Monday

Swiss Politics

Swiss deliver humanitarian aid to Indonesia

This content was published on Oct 8, 2018 Thirteen experts from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit have started work on the earthquake-hit Indonesian island of Sulawesi.

Swiss Politics

Vaud begging ban to come into force, court confirms

This content was published on Oct 5, 2018 A disputed law banning begging in canton Vaud will indeed come into force, the Swiss Federal Court has confirmed, rejecting an appeal.

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