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Elisabeth Kopp, Switzerland’s first female cabinet minister, dies at 86

This content was published on Apr 14, 2023 Elisabeth Kopp, the first woman to be a member of the Swiss cabinet, has died at 86, the government announced on Friday.

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G7 countries question Swiss sanctions ‘loopholes’

This content was published on Apr 14, 2023 Swiss media have published details of a letter by G7 ambassadors in Bern raising concerns about the implementation of Russian sanctions.

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Credit Suisse bailout: Swiss parliament complains in vain

This content was published on Apr 13, 2023 The government’s CHF109 billion banking rescue plan was rejected by parliament this week in a vote high on symbolism but low on impact.

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Swiss voters to decide on country’s energy transition

This content was published on Apr 13, 2023 Should Switzerland achieve climate neutrality by 2050? On June 18 the Swiss people vote on the new climate law. What's at stake?

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky delivers remarks via video link

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Switzerland to release another CHF1.5 billion for Ukraine

This content was published on Apr 13, 2023 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis has emphasised Switzerland’s commitment to long-term support for Ukraine.

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Rebellious (but pragmatic) climate movements

This content was published on Apr 10, 2023 Mistrust of the political is strong among climate activists. But the connection to institutional politics is less dogmatic than previous generations.

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Swiss court upholds Basel begging ban

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 The Federal Supreme Court has rejected an attempt to overturn begging restrictions in the Swiss city of Basel.

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Migrants refuse social assistance to keep residency rights

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 Some migrants are being forced onto poverty by Swiss laws that can remove residency rights if they claim welfare payments.

Pierre Beck outside a court in Geneva in 2020

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Prosecutors target Swiss euthanasia doctor again

This content was published on Apr 6, 2023 The former vice-president of euthanasia organisation Exit faces another potential court appearance after providing lethal drugs to a woman.

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Frogs’ legs and foie gras targeted for cruelty controls

This content was published on Apr 5, 2023 Importers of frogs’ legs and foie gras will have to declare production methods to be able to sell them in Switzerland.

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