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Swiss Senate wants people and cantons to vote on EU deal

According to the Council of States, the EU package is to be put before the people and the cantons

This content was published on Oct 1, 2026 Swiss Senate backs requiring voters and cantons to approve the EU deal.

112,517 signatures submitted for the ‘Family Time’ initiative

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Swiss campaign for parental leave moves closer to nationwide vote

This content was published on Sep 30, 2026 The cross-party alliance is calling for 36 weeks’ parental leave.

Neutrality, “a total defeat” for the UDC, press review

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Swiss papers: neutrality vote a ‘total defeat’ for People’s Party

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 The neutrality initiative’s defeat on Sunday came as little surprise to much of the Swiss media.

Referendums: Zurich, stricter regulations for skyscrapers

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Zurich voters back stricter skyscraper regulations

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 Voters in Zurich have backed stricter regulations for high-rise buildings and a reduction in the areas designated for tower developments.

GR: Graubünden rejects the right to vote for 16-year-olds

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Canton Graubünden rejects lowering voting age to 16

This content was published on Sep 28, 2026 Voters in canton Graubünden in southeastern Switzerland on Sunday rejected a proposal to lower the voting age to 16. Overall, 67% of residents were against the idea.

Votes: LU, hooliganism: initiative and counter-proposal approved

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Voters in Lucerne approve tougher hooliganism measures

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 A vote was held today on two proposals aimed at reducing incidents of violence linked to FC Lucerne matches.

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Swiss neutrality and food security initiatives suffer hefty defeat

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 On Sunday, both proposals were rejected by majorities of over 70%.

Zurich authorities extend assisted suicide to private care homes and hospitals

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Zurich will extend assisted suicide to private care homes and hospitals

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 On Sunday, voters in canton Zurich overwhelmingly approved a legislative amendment to this effect.

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Swiss democracy in the crosshairs of Russian propaganda

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 The vote on the neutrality initiative saw open interference by Russia – as well as covert operations, Swiss authorities say.

Vaud says ‘yes’ to a significant tax cut

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Voters in canton Vaud say ‘yes’ to a significant tax cut

This content was published on Sep 27, 2026 On Sunday, voters in the Swiss canton of Vaud approved a 12% reduction in cantonal income and wealth tax.

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