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Survey: Swiss want more homes but without densification

Switzerland is experiencing its most severe housing shortage in 30 years, with a deficit of over 50,000 homes predicted to worsen through 2026 due to high immigration, low construction activity, and1 increasing demand

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Most Swiss residents agree that there is not enough housing available in their local region. But a majority is reluctant to densify urban areas or introduce other construction measures to create more living spaces, a new survey shows.

Relaxation of Swiss law on arms exports to have no effect

Foreign Affairs

German ambassador: relaxed Swiss arms export policy unlikely to make a difference

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Germany's ambassador to Switzerland, Markus Potzel, says Swiss parliament's recent decision to relax the law on arms exports changes little for Germany.

Foreign Affairs

Ex-minister urges Swiss government to reject Trump’s Board of Peace

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Ex-minister Calmy-Rey urges Switzerland to reject Trump’s Board of Peace, citing risk to neutrality.

Democracy initiative not heard by National Council committee

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Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation laws.

This year, the 720 parliamentarians will have to vote on the Switzerland-EU agreements, but most of them have not yet paid much attention to them.

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Swiss-EU accords have more support in Strasbourg than in Bern

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 In the European Parliament, a new package of agreements between Bern and Brussels is seen as cementing an essential partnership in the face of geopolitical tensions.

Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans on 3 January at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, where 40 young people burned to death.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana blaze exposes cracks in Switzerland’s image

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 As new details emerge about the Crans-Montana tragedy, confusion and criticism in the foreign press are growing. Swissinfo spoke with international journalists covering the story.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana tragedy is putting Swiss reputation to the test

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 Alexandre Edelmann, the director of Presence Switzerland, believes a major information campaign will be needed to prevent lasting damage to the country’s image and reputation.

Council of States committee wants to re-authorise new nuclear power plant construction

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate backs new nuclear power plant construction

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss Senate panel votes to lift ban on new nuclear plant licenses.

PS wants official Switzerland to withdraw from X

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Swiss politicians debate calls for Swiss government to leave X

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss politicians debate calls for the government to leave X after various scandals.

Half of Swiss local authorities rely on social networks

Demographics

Half of Swiss local authorities communicate via social media

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Nearly 50% of Swiss municipalities now use social media to communicate.

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