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How Google’s AI-generated overviews shape Swiss democracy

Campaign against the ‘No to a 10-million-strong Switzerland’ referendum

This content was published on Aug 26, 2026 Studies show the growing influence of AI overviews. AlgorithmWatch CH calls for tougher regulations for Big Tech.

view from a balcony alcove over a full lecture hall

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When a former Swiss foreign minister turns her hand to acting

This content was published on Aug 20, 2026 At a recent theatre event in Zurich, prominent cast members – with the help of a voting audience – took on the question of Switzerland’s global role.

Individual taxation is being introduced at the very last possible moment

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Swiss individual taxation to be introduced in 2032

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Individual taxation in Switzerland will not come into force until 2032.

The Federal Council has extended the S status until March 2028

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Switzerland extends Ukraine S status until March 2028

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Swiss S status protection for Ukrainians will continue until at least March 4, 2028.

An additional 970 million for air defence

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Swiss army wants extra CHF970 million for air defence

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Swiss armed forces needs an additional CHF970 million to invest in boosting air defences.

A surplus of nearly a billion is now forecast for 2026

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Switzerland expects CHF800mn budget surplus for 2026

This content was published on Aug 19, 2026 Better than expected corporate tax receipts improve Swiss budget prospects.

All parties except the SVP reject the neutrality initiative

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Most political parties reject Swiss neutrality initiative

This content was published on Aug 17, 2026 All major Swiss political parties except the right-wing Swiss People's Party oppose the neutrality initiative ahead of the September 27 vote, arguing that it would weaken Switzerland's security and foreign policy flexibility.

The Federal Council rejects the financial centre initiative

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Swiss government to reject sustainable financial centre initiative

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss government is set to reject "sustainable and forward-looking Swiss financial centre” initiative.

Business community backs popular initiative on administrative checks and balances

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Swiss business backs proposed limit on federal staff costs

This content was published on Aug 12, 2026 Swiss business groups back popular initiative to impose limits on federal staffing costs.

The surveillance scandal generated street protests (pictured in 1990)

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Swiss police spied on dozens of government ministers

This content was published on Aug 9, 2026 Some 39 Swiss government ministers secretly monitored by police during ‘Secret Files Scandal’.

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