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World leaders, Swiss politics and Hollywood stars

This content was published on Sep 20, 2015 Here are the top stories we are following the week of September 21, 2015.

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What does it mean to be Swiss?

This content was published on Sep 20, 2015 Being Swiss means “living in a country with unlimited possibilities,” says 19-year-old Ilir Schala, who came to Switzerland from Kosovo at the age of two. Schala is one of six young candidates for the Swiss House of Representatives who shot a selfie video for Politbox’s livestream looking at the Swiss Identity. All were first- or…

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Swiss opportunities in Iran

This content was published on Sep 19, 2015 Weighing Iran's opportunities – and risks – for the Swiss after the nuclear deal

Swiss pledge to take part in EU refugee programme

This content was published on Sep 18, 2015 “The government considers it important to take part in fair distribution across Europe of people in need of protection both at short notice as well as in the long term,” Sommaruga told a news conference on Friday. In a first step, Switzerland will accept 1,500 refugees on condition they are registered as asylum seekers in…

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Government braces for big refugee influx

This content was published on Sep 16, 2015 The State Secretariat for Migration – a unit of the justice ministry – said it sent a letter to the 26 cantons warning them they might have to accommodate more refugees. It added that the federal refugee centres had already boosted their capacities to 3,100 from 2,400 over the past few months and it was…

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US presidential election as theatre

This content was published on Sep 16, 2015 This week’s stage for the live event carried by CNN will be the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California. It comes a month after the top contenders for the 20016 Republican presidential nomination squared off on Fox News. That debate was eagerly anticipated, especially as to how the billionaire businessman, reality show host…

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US presidential election as theatre

This content was published on Sep 16, 2015 Daniel Warner compares the US electoral system with Switzerland’s: one is bad theatre, the other notable for its lack of theatrics.

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Swiss give CHF7 million for refugee aid

This content was published on Sep 16, 2015 The charity Swiss Solidarity says it received more than CHF7 million ($7.2 million) in donations from the public as it held a National Day of Solidarity for Refugees from war torn countries.

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The Swiss need Europe, but does Europe need them?

This content was published on Sep 15, 2015 Most respondents to a poll on Swiss-European ties say that Switzerland clearly depends on the rest of the continent.

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Find your candidates and political profile

This content was published on Sep 15, 2015 This tool helps voters find candidates that match their political opinions.

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