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Swiss Farmers’ Union president warns against over-aggressive protests

This content was published on Mar 2, 2024 Markus Ritter said that aggressive tactics, like those used by climate protestors, would not go down well with the population.

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Will Swiss voters agree to boost pensions?

This content was published on Mar 2, 2024 Citizens will head to the polls this Sunday to decide on two people’s initiatives aimed at reforming the country’s pension system.

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Swiss government wants to restrict access to civilian service

This content was published on Mar 1, 2024 As army numbers fall, the aim is to make it harder to avoid military service by opting for a civilian alternative.

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Swiss farmers launch simultaneous SOS

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 The symbolic call for help will be made by tractors gathered in fields, mainly in French-speaking Switzerland.

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Fast e-bikes will need speedometer from April

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 Riding without a speedometer will result in a fine of CHF20 ($22.70).

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Implementation of tobacco ad ban stumbles in Swiss parliament

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 The Swiss House of Representatives has rejected the bill concerning new tobacco advertising regulations.

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Swiss parliament wants to be able to imprison young murderers

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 Anyone who has committed murder as a juvenile can be detained in Switzerland in future, according to parliament.

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Rising right-wing politician Nina Fehr Düsel – warm but tough

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 A modern woman with some conservative views: a portrait of newly-elected parliamentarian Nina Fehr Düsel.

Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) President Werner Luginbühl in front of swiss flag at a press conference

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Federal Electricity Commission reflects on 2022 power shortage warning

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 Looking back, Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom) President Werner Luginbühl has confirmed the warnings of an electricity shortage.

Young people rejoice after the decision by the local council in Glarus on Sunday, 6 May 2007 to lower the voting age to 16.

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Voting rights for 16-year-olds? Join the discussion on ‘dialogue’!

This content was published on Feb 29, 2024 On Wednesday, after years of dispute, the House of Representatives decided against lowering the voting age at national level.

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