Swiss Politics

Patrick Hässig: from Swiss radio to hospital – and into parliament

This content was published on Mar 7, 2024 A portrait of the 45-year-old former radio presenter from Zurich who was politicised by his experience as a nurse.

Supporters of the initiative stand in front of the Swiss Federal Palace. A large oversized gun leans on boxes marked with the swiss cantonal flags.

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament rejects national weapons database

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 Since the start of the war in Ukraine, some cantons have reported a massive increase in applications for a licence to purchase weapons.

man with makeup carrying black umbrella carrying a sign that say "marching got those who cant"

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament rejects conversion therapy proposals

This content was published on Mar 5, 2024 A ban on conversion therapies has recently been discussed or decided in several cantonal parliaments.

Where should the money come from to finance the 13th pension payment?

There are a number of proposals for financing the 13th monthly pension payment, which was approved in Sunday's vote. What do you think?

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Mar 4, 2024

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Supporters of the 13th monthly pension payment initiative celebrate on March 3 in Bern.

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Swiss decision to boost pensions was a ‘protest vote’

This content was published on Mar 4, 2024 Political scientist Urs Bieri analyses the results of the two important pension votes and their implications.