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Cabinet presents plans for corporate tax reform

This content was published on Sep 22, 2014 Presenting the cabinet’s draft proposals, Finance Minister Eveline Widmer-Schlumpf said the aim of the reform is to adapt the fiscal policy to international standards, boost Switzerland’s competitive edge as an attractive business location and encourage companies to continue to make an important contribution to funding the tasks of the government, cantons and local authorities. She…

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Small steps to prevent shortage of skilled labour

This content was published on Sep 19, 2014 He presented a list of measures, including further training, improved compatibility of work and family, integration of older staff as well as tax breaks for double-income couples. However, Schneider-Ammann acknowledged the powers of the government were limited. He called on employers, cantons and employers to cooperate to boost the integration of skilled workers into the…

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Competition issues left open as cartel law fails

This content was published on Sep 18, 2014 Presented as a cure-all for Switzerland’s high consumer prices, the proposed revision to the country’s cartel law has ultimately been rejected.

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Health insurance reform heading for rejection at the polls

This content was published on Sep 17, 2014 The survey, commissioned by the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, shows a margin of 16 percentage points between respondents in favour and those against the proposal to introduce a single payer system for the mandatory health insurance. With at least 54% currently against and 8% still undecided, the plan by centre-left parties and consumer groups stands virtually…

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United States’ ‘second lady’ observes Swiss training system

This content was published on Sep 16, 2014 Jill Biden, wife of the Vice President of the United States, visited Switzerland to learn more about the country’s apprenticeship system.

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Mandatory registration upheld for Swiss expatriates

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 Parliament has approved a new law maintaining the requirement that expats register with the government, despite foreign ministry opposition.

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Lake Geneva tunnel vote heats up

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 Could Geneva’s chronic traffic problems be eased by a new road tunnel under the lake? On September 28 locals will decide when they vote on plans to build a 1.5-kilometre-long tunnel close to the city’s famous Jet d’Eau fountain.

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Parliament green-lights Arms Trade Treaty

This content was published on Sep 15, 2014 Swiss parliament has approved the international Arms Trade Treaty, which bans weapons trades that could result in serious human rights violations.

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Justice minister calls for 30% boardroom quota for women

This content was published on Sep 14, 2014 While three out of seven Swiss cabinet ministers are women, the situation is less rosy in the boardrooms of big companies, with Switzerland far behind Scandinavian countries such as Norway (36.4%), Finland (27.1%) and Sweden (24.6%), according to 2012 figuresExternal link. Switzerland’s performance was described as “sobering”, by Martin Dumermuth, director of the justice ministry,…

Former victims of forced institutionalisation in Switzerland pose with photos from their childhoods

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Enduring pain of Switzerland’s mistreated children

This content was published on Sep 12, 2014 The victims of forced institutionalisation of children in Switzerland are calling for recognition and compensation. These are their stories...

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