Swiss Politics

Cantonal majority: an obstacle that could scupper the Swiss-EU deal

Andrea Caroni, Member of the Council of States in the National Council

This content was published on Jul 8, 2026 A cantonal majority requirement would significantly raise the bar for a referendum win on a deal with European Union.

Switzerland has made an advance payment of 500 million for the F-35s

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Switzerland makes CHF500m advance payment for US F‑35 jets

This content was published on Jun 28, 2026 Urs Loher, director of armasuisse, added that all payments scheduled for 2026 have already been completed.

Darbellay: "The Constellation will never be a bar again"

Swiss Politics

Le Constellation ‘will never reopen as a bar’ after Crans‑Montana fire

This content was published on Jun 27, 2026 Christophe Darbellay, president of the Valais cantonal government, says the Le Constellation bar will not reopen. He hopes it will be repurposed for young people.

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Former SNB head Hans Meyer dies aged 90

This content was published on Jun 27, 2026 Hans Meyer, the former chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), has died.

A patient at the Swiss Paraplegic Centre walking down the corridor

Health systems

Swiss healthcare costs rise faster than patients can keep up

This content was published on Jun 25, 2026 As Switzerland’s mandatory health insurance turns 30, an affordability crisis is forcing the country to take some difficult decisions to secure its future.

VAT increase for the armed forces reduced to 0.5 percentage points

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Swiss government proposes 0.5% VAT hike to finance defence spending

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Following criticism, the Federal Council has scaled back a planned increase in the VAT rate fund the armed forces. It proposes 0.5% rather than 0.8% as originally planned.

International cooperation: the Federal Council sets priorities

Swiss Politics

Swiss government sets new international cooperation priorities

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 The Federal Council on Wednesday outlined its 2029–2032 international cooperation strategy. With federal finances under pressure, the focus will shift toward humanitarian aid.

No further budget cuts are on the horizon for 2027

Swiss Politics

Swiss government rules out further budget cuts for 2027

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Further cuts to the federal budget will not be needed in 2027, the Federal Council said on Wednesday.

The government is introducing compulsory service in the security sector

Swiss Politics

Swiss government backs compulsory civil protection service

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Switzerland plans compulsory civil protection service to boost personnel.

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU electricity agreement clears first hurdle

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Swiss-EU electricity deal advances in parliament, promising market access and consumer choice.

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