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Swiss parliament rejects national weapons database

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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.

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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.

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Five key takeaways from Switzerland’s pension votes

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 The Swiss voted on two important pension issues on March 3 - here are the key lessons learned.

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Federal votes on March 3, 2024

Pension reform is once again at the heart of Swiss politics. On March 3, voters will decide on two people’s initiatives from opposing camps.

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‘Yes’ to more state pension in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 Watch the reaction to Sunday's vote on raising Swiss state pensions.

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Swiss vote: ‘yes’ to higher pensions, ‘no’ to retiring later

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 The Swiss agreed on Sunday to boost state pensions but refused to raise the retirement age.

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Pensions: how the Swiss voted on March 3

This content was published on Mar 3, 2024 The results of the two pension votes in Switzerland on March 3.

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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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