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Return to nuclear power: problematic or a pragmatic solution?

View of the Leibstadt nuclear power plant at the 2022 comprehensive emergency exercise, on Tuesday, 27th September 2022, in Leibstadt. From 27th to 29th September 2022, federal agencies, cantons, the Leibstadt nuclear power plant (KKL), as well as national and regional German authorities are practicing the management of an accident at the Leibstadt nuclear power plant. The exercise also includes helicopter flights near the nuclear power plant and the deployment of measuring teams.

This content was published on Apr 11, 2024 On February 16, a popular initiative was launched by centre-right parties in Switzerland challenging the ban on new nuclear power plants.

man wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans gives young girl a plate of food on a white plate while she drinks from a red sippy cup

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Swiss government proposes measures to curb rising rents

This content was published on Apr 10, 2024 Under these proposals, landlords won't be able to pass on general cost increases to tenants indiscriminately.

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Swiss financial controllers warn against unnecessary subsidies

This content was published on Apr 9, 2024 Almost 60% of government expenditure consists of subsidies to cantons, cities, businesses and private households.

A view looking up the facade of the Avenchets district with its houses and flats, in Vernier near Geneva. Les Avanchets is made up of seven blocks of flats, characterised by their motley, jagged and colourful facades.

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Swiss party calls for additional storeys for urban housing

This content was published on Apr 8, 2024 Residential buildings in Swiss cities should be made one or two storeys taller wherever possible, according to the Radical-Liberals.

Severin Moser, director of the Swiss employers association

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Swiss Employers’ Association wants to gradually increase retirement age

This content was published on Apr 8, 2024 Despite last month’s nationwide vote that rejected the idea of raising the Swiss retirement age, the Swiss Employers' Association is keen to increase the retirement age to 66.

Martin Sellner is a prominent Austrian far-right figure known for his talk about “remigration”.

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Swiss People’s Party youth strategist denies knowledge of Martin Sellner

This content was published on Apr 8, 2024 The head of strategy of the right-wing Swiss People’s Party’s youth wing, Sarah Regez, has denied any past knowledge of the Austrian far-right activist Martin Sellner.

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Swiss Green Party elects new president

This content was published on Apr 7, 2024 The Swiss Green Party elects a new president after losing seats in the last election.

Crowd in from of Federal Palace in Bern, Switzerland

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Immigration pressures force strategic re-think in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 6, 2024 Swiss political parties and business groups are subtly changing their stance on immigration.

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Painkiller-addicted asylum seekers present problems in Swiss capital

This content was published on Apr 6, 2024 Bern police are being confronted with aggressive addicts in the shadow of the capital's parliament building.

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Selected users permitted to buy cannabis in Bern pharmacies

This content was published on Apr 5, 2024 As part of a study in Bern, certain individuals can obtain cannabis products, as well as counselling related to them, in city pharmacies.

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