Swiss Politics

No evidence of terrorist attacks in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 24, 2023 The Federal Intelligence Service has no indications of concrete plans for terrorist attacks in Switzerland.

Swiss Politics

New analysis shows clear risk of deadly 2017 landslide

This content was published on Dec 23, 2023 A new expert opinion on a major landslide in canton Graubünden in 2017 shows the authorities took an "unacceptable risk" by not closing the hiking trails.

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Key Swiss security post filled after difficult recruitment process

This content was published on Dec 22, 2023 Switzerland appoints Markus Mäder to head State Secretariat for Security Policy, after a long and difficult search for the right person.

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Swiss parliament rejects room for silence and prayer

This content was published on Dec 22, 2023 No quiet room is to be set up in the parliament building in Bern where politicians can retreat and pray during sessions.

Swiss Politics

Swiss Solidarity collects more than CHF3 million for children

This content was published on Dec 22, 2023 The Swiss Solidarity fundraising organisation and several partners collected more than CHF3 million for children and young people.

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Swiss budget agreed with humanitarian spending cut

This content was published on Dec 21, 2023 Switzerland’s parliament has finalised the 2024 budget after agreeing to a CHF10 million cut on humanitarian funding.

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‘Mr Covid’ Alain Berset bids farewell to parliament

This content was published on Dec 21, 2023 Alain Berset, who held the rotating Swiss presidency this year, has appeared before parliament for the last time.