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Swiss parliament rejects return to joint taxation of spouses

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected an initiative by the Centre Party to combat the result of a nationwide vote last March to end the joint taxation of spouses.

Initiative against GMOs: complaint about missing signatures

Food safety

Initiative against GMOs files complaint over ‘missing signatures’

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The association behind the food protection initiative is to file a criminal complaint against unknown persons, claiming at least 5,000 signatures went missing during an official recount.

Foreign Affairs

Explainer: Why Swiss voters have more influence on foreign policy than almost anyone else

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 Switzerland stands apart from most other democracies for giving its voters a direct say on major foreign policy questions, like joining the UN or approving deals with the EU.

Association launches popular initiative for more digital security

Swiss people’s initiative calls for digital security

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 Newly launched people's initiative aims to increase digital security in Switzerland.

10 Million Initiative: outcome uncertain, opponents rise, survey

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Voter sentiment turning against Swiss ‘No to ten million’ initiative

This content was published on May 28, 2026 YouGov survey finds 51% against the aims of immigration controls, while 43% are in favour.

The 8 March voting campaigns cost CHF 10 million

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Swiss March 8 vote campaigns cost CHF11 million

This content was published on May 22, 2026 Campaigns for the four March 8 votes cost a combined CHF10.7 million ($13.6 million), according to final figures published on Friday by the Swiss Federal Audit Office (SFAO).

Two soldiers march on a tarmac. One carries a blue UN flag, the other an Irish flag.

Foreign Affairs

Staying in neutral? How Swiss and Irish debates compare

This content was published on May 20, 2026 Defence shifts in Europe have put pressure on old policies in Ireland and Switzerland – and sparked heated resistance to any change.

New initiative calls for better protection for pollinating insects

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Swiss initiative aims to better protect pollinating insects

This content was published on May 19, 2026 Swiss popular Initiative launched to better protect bees and other pollinating insects.

Swiss Politics

Are you ready for the June 14 Swiss votes?

This content was published on May 18, 2026 The results of the latest polls, our Let's Talk televised debate and background articles on the June 14 votes in Switzerland.

The SVP's initiative would be very costly, according to an SEM study

Swiss population cap would be costly, says migration office

This content was published on May 13, 2026 Costs of Swiss "No to ten million" initiative would outweigh housing relief and other benefits.

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