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Voting, education and Swiss radio

This content was published on Jun 7, 2015 Here are the stories we’re following the week of June 8, 2015.

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Divisive corporate tax reform ready for parliament

This content was published on Jun 5, 2015 Presenting the bill, Finance MinisterExternal link Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said the cabinet had also decided to allow cantons to grant additional fiscal deductions on R&D, and had proposed nationwide rules for the disclosure of hidden reserves. However, the cabinet dropped initial proposals presented last September for the introduction of a tonnage transport tax to make up…

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Interns face uphill struggle in Geneva

This content was published on Jun 5, 2015 Interns have become the new face of precarious employment: young, overqualified graduates moving from one internship post to the next – often unpaid – in the hope of securing their first regular full-time job. This problem is particularly acute in so-called International Geneva.

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Payment renewed for global environment projects

This content was published on Jun 4, 2015 Following approval by the House of Representatives, the Senate on Thursday came out in favour of continuing financial support mainly for the Global Environment FacilityExternal link (GEF) over the next four years. Environment Minister Doris Leuthard praised the fund for its successful investments to set up protected areas around the world, promote biodiversity and eliminate…

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No clear picture ahead of vote on TV funding

This content was published on Jun 3, 2015 Voters will also have the final say that day on genetic screening of test tube embryos, as well as proposals to introduce a nationwide inheritance tax as well as student grants. Opponents of the new radio and television funding scheme held a 4% lead over supporters in the survey carried out by the leading GfS…

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No clear picture ahead of vote on TV funding

This content was published on Jun 3, 2015 Voters will also have the final say that day on genetic screening of test tube embryos, as well as proposals to introduce a nationwide inheritance tax as well as student grants. Opponents of the new radio and television funding scheme held a 4% lead over supporters in the survey carried out by the leading GfS…

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NGO anger at Congo conflict gold decision

This content was published on Jun 2, 2015 Argor-Heraeus verdict over Congolese blood gold sends out dangerous precedent say watchdog groups.

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John Kerry returns to US after cycling accident

This content was published on Jun 1, 2015 US Secretary of State John Kerry goes from Geneva to Boston in a C-17 military aircraft after breaking his leg in a bike accident on Sunday.

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OSCE can be a ‘bridge for dialogue’ on global security

This content was published on Jun 1, 2015 Burkhalter, who served in 2014 as the OSCE’s president, opened the meeting in Seoul along with Korea’s minister for foreign affairs, Yun Byung-se. Security issues have become more pressing both in the Euro-Atlantic/Eurasian area and in the Asia Pacific, said Burkhalter. “The risk of political and military polarisation is growing in both regions. In addition,…

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Voting, education and Swiss radio

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Divisive corporate tax reform ready for parliament

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Interns face uphill struggle in Geneva

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Payment renewed for global environment projects

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No clear picture ahead of vote on TV funding

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No clear picture ahead of vote on TV funding

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NGO anger at Congo conflict gold decision

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John Kerry returns to US after cycling accident

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OSCE can be a ‘bridge for dialogue’ on global security

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