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Federal President Guy Parmelin inspects a cornfield.

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Swiss farmers hold greater sway than ever

This content was published on Feb 1, 2026 Important political decisions lie ahead for Swiss agriculture, and the farmers hold many trump cards. Rarely has their position been as strong as it is today.

A look inside an SRG control room: Media Minister Albert Rösti speaks out against the SRG initiative.

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March 8 vote poll: media licence fee initiative could go either way

This content was published on Jan 30, 2026 The first SBC poll indicates a yes vote for individual taxation and the cash initiative. The media licence initiative is currently deadlocked.

As multifunctional as VAT: Swiss Army knife with 87 tools and 141 functions.

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Value added tax: the Swiss government’s all-purpose tool

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Switzerland has the lowest VAT rate in Europe. Now the Swiss government wants to increase it to pay for national defence.

Searches carried out in the case of forged signatures

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Swiss authorities search companies over fake initiative signatures

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 The searches were carried out at the offices of several organisations that collect paid signatures in French‑ and German‑speaking Switzerland.

Revised Graubünden cantonal constitution provides for voting age 16

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Swiss canton sets out proposal to let 16‑year‑olds vote

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 The Graubünden cantonal government has submitted a draft of its revised constitution that includes a proposal to lower the voting age to 16.

Two apprentices install a solar panel on a wooden roof.

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Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on an initiative to create a fund to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Switzerland. An explainer.

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Swiss votes on March 8: what’s at stake?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Everything you need to know about the votes on March 8: radio and TV licence fees, individual taxation, cash and climate funds.

Traffic disruption at Geneva airport after Skyguide breakdown

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Technical issue causes flight disruption at Geneva Airport

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Flights were disrupted at Geneva Airport on Tuesday morning after a technical problem at the air traffic controller Skyguide prevented take-offs and landings. Flights have resumed but delays are expected.

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Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Swiss Federal Railways has reported a record 94.1% punctuality rate for 2025.

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