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‘Political earthquake’: papers react to Swiss pension vote

This content was published on Mar 4, 2024 Foreign and domestic media are speaking of a “political earthquake” and “shock” following Swiss voters’ backing of a 13th monthly pension payment.

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Zurich voters approve extension of runways at airport

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 Voters in canton Zurich have given the all-clear for an extension of two runways at the country’s biggest airport.

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Geneva to lower signature-collection threshold for public votes

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 Voters in Geneva have backed an idea to reinforce democratic rights by lowering the number of signatures needed for initiatives and referendums.

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Swiss parliament throws out right to vote at 16

This content was published on Feb 28, 2024 Swiss 16- and 17-year-olds will not be able to vote and stand for election at national level in the near future.

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Racial profiling judgement against Switzerland: ‘a hopeful moment’

This content was published on Feb 28, 2024 A UN expert reveals how she encountered a “culture of denial” when she identified the problem in Switzerland.

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A trade deal with India would give Switzerland ‘a head start’

This content was published on Feb 18, 2024 Signing a long-anticipated free trade deal with India could lead to Switzerland becoming a gateway for India.

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Swiss to vote on four issues on June 9

This content was published on Jan 31, 2024 Health insurance costs, vaccine obligations, and energy security will be on the agenda for the second round of national votes this year.

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Swiss group launches two initiatives to control growth of wind power

This content was published on Jan 29, 2024 A Swiss group has launched two popular initiatives to limit the construction of wind turbines in Switzerland.

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Swiss to vote on raising retirement age to 66: a visionary idea or an unwelcome plan?

This content was published on Jan 4, 2024 On March 3, the Swiss will vote on an initiative aimed at raising the retirement age and pegging it to life expectancy.

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