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Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

The counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative is buried

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament turned down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative.

A person laying flowers at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana

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A third of Swiss find aid for Crans-Montana victims too generous

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 The Swiss public is divided over the CHF50,000 ($63,100) in federal support to be paid to each victim of the Crans-Montana fire, a survey shows.

National Council wants 50-franc fee for hospital emergency visits

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Swiss lawmakers back CHF50 fee for emergency hospital visits

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 Adults seeking treatment at Swiss hospitals' accident and emergency (A&E) departments without a doctor's referral note should pay a fee of CHF50 ($63), say lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Zurich court orders therapy for synagogue attacker

Swiss Politics

Swiss man committed to secure clinic for therapy over antisemitic attacks

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 A Zurich district court has ordered that a 27-year-old Swiss man be placed in a secure clinic to undergo psychiatric treatment after he assaulted Orthodox Jews and prepared an antisemitic knife attack that was thwarted in December 2024.

Parliament wants to allow double names on marriage again

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Swiss parliament agrees to allow double surnames again

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss Parliament advances bill allowing double surnames for couples.

Federal Council warns against "No 10 million Swiss" initiative

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Swiss government warns against ten-million population cap

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss government warns capping population at 10 million could harm prosperity and EU ties.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there's currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland so the country won't yet be heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release oil reserves.

Frustrated Swiss expatriate: Former Basel Grand Council member Christine D'Souza protests in front of Basel City Hall.

Swiss Politics

Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Prosecutors are investigating possible electoral fraud in the e-voting glitch in Basel. The case could lead to a loss of public trust in the concept.

Council of States insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss Senate narrowly supports a counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative.

The healthcare system takes another step towards digital technology

Health systems

Swiss healthcare takes step towards digitalisation

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss House of Representatives have given the greenlight for electronic prescriptions and medication plans.

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