Swiss Politics

Swiss government warns against ten-million population cap

Federal Council warns against "No 10 million Swiss" initiative

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.

Switzerland has three ageing nuclear plants with four reactors - Beznau I and II, Gösgen ( in picture) and Leibstadt - which are due to be phased out in the coming years.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.

Parliament wants to enable trial operation with e-collecting

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament backs trials of e-signature collection

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament has approved a bill for e-signature collection for initiatives.

Parliament increases pressure on the asylum sector

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament seeks to tighten asylum rules

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to tighten asylum rules and cut costs.

Swiss Politics

Swiss lawmakers call for better pay for women in the army

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 Parliament says women in the Swiss armed forces should receive higher pay, with the Senate on Tuesday endorsing a motion - already approved by the House of Representatives - aimed at eliminating existing financial disadvantages.

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, and their lawyer.

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana bar owners investigated over money-laundering suspicions

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The financial activities of the owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana are being investigated by federal police over allegations of money laundering, according to media reports.

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