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National Council committee does not want to slim down the savings package any further

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Swiss democracy

Swiss parliament signals division on size of federal budget cuts

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 House of Representatives finance committee signals higher budget cuts than Senate.

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Trade policy

Could direct democracy trip up Swiss trade deals?

This content was published on Feb 20, 2026 As global trade rules fray, countries are scrambling to shore up export markets and diversify partners. For Switzerland, this could come with an added complication: the ballot box.

Police officers in Crans Montana, Switzerland

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Swiss democracy

Swiss authorities want more data exchange between cantonal police forces

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 The federal authorities have created a platform for data sharing between cantonal police forces, but this must still be approved by parliament and the cantons.

Switzerland is getting worse in the fight against corruption

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Swiss Politics

Switzerland backtracks in fight against corruption

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Switzerland drops in Corruption Perceptions Index with poor marks on transparency in lobbying.

A person takes a selfie in front of a group, with the flags of NATO, North Macedonia and the EU in the background.

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Global elections

Why parliamentary independence matters in North Macedonia

This content was published on Feb 9, 2026 For more than 15 years, Switzerland has provided support for North Macedonia’s parliament. What difference has this made?