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This was more than just a Swiss Federal Council election

This content was published on Dec 13, 2023 A small change in the Swiss government could have dramatic consequences in four crucial policy areas.

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Canton Valais halts wolf culling after NGO appeal

This content was published on Dec 13, 2023 On Wednesday, canton Valais halted the shooting of the wolf packs in three areas following an appeal by nature conservation organisations.

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Beat Jans chosen as Switzerland’s new cabinet minister

This content was published on Dec 13, 2023 Parliament has elected Beat Jans from Basel to Switzerland's seven-member Federal Council (executive body).

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‘The Federal Council requires a change in its composition ‘

This content was published on Dec 12, 2023 A large majority of the "dialogue" community believes that two Radical-Liberal seats are no longer justified.

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Switzerland earmarks CHF750 million to stock vital goods

This content was published on Dec 11, 2023 Over the next ten years, the Swiss government wants CHF750 million ($852 million) in its pocket to guarantee the storage of vital goods.

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Decibels rise against Swiss F-35 noise pollution

This content was published on Dec 8, 2023 Decibels of protest against noise pollution from a new fleet of F-35 fighter jets are rising in Switzerland.

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Swiss parliament buries counterproposal to biodiversity initiative

This content was published on Dec 7, 2023 The Swiss public will vote on the biodiversity initiative. The Senate has rejected the government’s counterproposal for the second time.

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The not so “magical” formula for the distribution of Federal Council seats

This content was published on Dec 7, 2023 Is it time for an update of the Swiss government’s composition? Join the discussion on our “dialogue” platform.

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Experience vs. enthusiasm: contest to find new Swiss government minister

This content was published on Dec 7, 2023 The race to succeed Alain Berset in the Federal Council looks set to be a close one between Beat Jans from Basel and Jon Pult from Graubünden.

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Explainer: Is nuclear energy poised for a comeback?

This content was published on Dec 4, 2023 Amid concerns over the climate and energy crises, nuclear power appears to have become a credible alternative again. But it remains controversial.

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Beat Jans chosen as Switzerland’s new cabinet minister

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‘The Federal Council requires a change in its composition ‘

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