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How far should ministers go to prove their ‘Swissness’?

ignazio cassis and pierre maudet face off

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 The question of dual-nationality has come up again in Switzerland, as two contenders for the job of foreign minister consider their passports.

Blick auf den Nationalrat mit historischem Gemälde im Hintergrund

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The people who pay taxes voluntarily

This content was published on Aug 29, 2017 In Switzerland, voters determine how much should be paid in taxes, and how those taxes should be used. Isn’t this asking for trouble?

Map of Erasmus offers from University of Zurich office

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Swiss student groups call for early readmission to Erasmus+

This content was published on Aug 28, 2017 Campaigners have handed in a petition calling for Switzerland’s full reintegration into Erasmus+, the European Union’s student exchange scheme.

Baden in einem Meer von acht Millionen Fünfrappen-Münzen vor dem Bundeshaus in Bern.

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Direct democracy’s happy losers

This content was published on Aug 25, 2017 A year after the nationwide vote, it's gone quiet around the topic of unconditional basic income in Switzerland - but not abroad.

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Pensions: ‘If nothing changes, the young will pay twice’

This content was published on Aug 23, 2017 Interior Minister Alain Berset talks pension reforms with swissinfo.ch's editor-in-chief Larissa M Bieler.

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Aid officials urge tougher stance to end targeting of hospitals

This content was published on Aug 21, 2017 Deliberate attacks on health facilities, aid workers and patients in war zones must be condemned more strongly, warn humanitarian officials.

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Nicolas Szita, England

This content was published on Aug 20, 2017 London-based Nicolas Szita thinks Swiss living abroad should be more bold regarding certain issues.

Franz Boos, US

This content was published on Aug 20, 2017 Besides e-voting and pension reform, Swiss expatriate Franz Boos is concerned about banking services.

Vote topics, witches and the Unspunnen Festival

This content was published on Aug 20, 2017 Here's a selection of the stories we will be bringing you in the upcoming week.

Volunteers search for bodies from heavy flooding and mudslides just outside of Sierra Leone s capital Freetown

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Switzerland to send CHF400,000 in aid to Sierra Leone

This content was published on Aug 18, 2017 The Swiss foreign ministry has announced the provision of CHF400,000 in relief funds to Sierra Leone, which has been hit by major flooding and landslides.

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