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The dramatic freezing of Ferdinand Marcos’s assets in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 Forty years ago Switzerland froze the assets of toppled Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos – a turning point regarding assets of politically exposed people.

Economists forecast moderate growth in 2026

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Swiss economists predict moderate growth in 2026

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The latest KOF Swiss Economic Institute survey shows economists holding firm on their 1% growth outlook for 2026.

The number of offences in Switzerland fell in 2025

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Swiss crime fell in 2025 but homicides and serious violence rose

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Switzerland recorded 554,963 criminal offences in 2025, a decrease of 1.5% compared to the previous year.

Green Assembly: resolution to move away from fossil fuels

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Swiss Greens back move to phase out fossil fuels

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Green Party members have backed a resolution calling for a clear roadmap to rapidly phase out fossil fuels in Switzerland.

Swiss doubt the country's defence capabilities, survey

Foreign Affairs

Survey: Swiss question the country’s defence capabilities

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Most people in Switzerland feel safe, but many doubt the country’s defence readiness, a survey published on Monday shows.

Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter defends the Federal Council’s austerity package in the National Council.

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Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared.

Demographics

Switzerland’s queer community fears rollback of LGBTIQ+ rights

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Campaigns targeting the LGBTIQ+ community in the United States are also affecting Switzerland.

Silhouettes of people wearing rainbow-coloured umbrellas.

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Seven graphics showing how LGBTIQ+ people are doing in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 What is it like to live as a queer person in Switzerland? A study sheds light on discrimination, coming out, and self-harm.

Confederation expects poorer finances due to 13th AHV pension

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Swiss authorities expect poorer finances due to additional pension payments

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 The outlook for Switzerland's public finances has deteriorated for 2026 and 2027 due to the introduction of the 13th pension payment and an expected deficit in unemployment insurance.

Neutrality

Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament turned down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative.

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