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City of London urges Swiss airports to give UK travellers e-gate access

UK travellers must join manual passport queues at Swiss airports, unlike Swiss and EU nationals who can use automated gates, reflecting Britain’s post-Brexit status outside the Schengen travel area.

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 Long queues frustrate executives and tourists entering the country, says corporation’s policy chair.

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Swiss government to tighten foreign property ownership

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland plans to tighten rules on foreign property ownership.

Should the Swiss population be capped at 10 million?

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Crowded? A summer scene on the lakeside in Zurich.

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‘No to ten million’ vote – should Switzerland cap its population?

This content was published on Apr 14, 2026 On June 14, the Swiss will vote on a right-wing initiative aiming to cap immigration.

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‘Since the war in Ukraine, no one disputes the need for rearmament’

This content was published on Apr 10, 2026 How can Swiss military capabilities be brought up to scratch? We discuss the question with guests in the latest episode of our Let’s Talk podcast.

Switzerland's population reaches 10 million

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A population cap of ten million: simple in theory, tricky in practice

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 In June, Swiss voters will have their say on an initiative to limit future population growth. Could the idea actually be implemented?

Federal Council counter-proposal for responsible companies

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Swiss government issues counter-proposal to responsible business initiative

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The Swiss Federal Council has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a popular initiative that calls on companies to respect human rights and protect the environment.

Lausanne: between 4,000 and 5,000 people at the anti-fascist carnival

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‘Anti‑fascist carnival’ draws up to 5,000 in Lausanne

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 Around 4,000-5,000 people took part in an "anti-fascist carnival" on Saturday in Lausanne in western Switzerland.

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Justice in sight for the Swiss convicted for helping the Resistance

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 The Swiss parliament has taken steps to rehabilitate those convicted by Swiss courts for supporting the French and Italian Resistance during the Second World War.

Fewer pending asylum cases: SEM cuts 83 jobs

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Swiss migration office cuts jobs due to fewer asylum arrivals

This content was published on Mar 28, 2026 The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) cut 83 asylum‑processing jobs at the start of the year due to a decline in new arrivals to Switzerland.

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