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Karin Keller-Sutter will no longer be able to speak English to counterparts

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Will Swiss president be forbidden from speaking English to counterparts?

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Switzerland's president, Karin Keller-Sutter, should use one of the country's four national languages when communicating with international organisations, and not English, according to a motion that passed on Wednesday.

Parliament decides to ban single-use e-cigarettes

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Swiss parliament agrees to ban disposable vapes

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Disposable e-cigarettes, or vapes, should be banned for sale in Switzerland, according to the Swiss parliament.

Tobacco advertising banned in the press to protect minors

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Swiss parliament finalises tobacco advertising ban to protect minors

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Tobacco advertising will be banned in Switzerland to protect children, with a few exceptions.

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Demographics

How retiring baby boomers could crash Swiss property market

This content was published on Jun 2, 2025 If baby boomers sell their homes, the property market could collapse. Can younger generations hope for plummeting prices?

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Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU deal: the insidious debate begins

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Reactions to the government’s first tactical manoeuvre show that, on this issue, playing for time won’t work. Here is an analysis.

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Government unveils vote issues to be decided on September 28

This content was published on May 22, 2025 After seven months without a national vote, the Swiss will vote on September 28 on electronic identity (e-ID) and second homes.

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European defence: tensions rise, budgets follow – but public support is uneven

This content was published on May 21, 2025 As European Union countries ramp up military spending, public support across the continent remains uneven.

A citizen on polling duty directs the voters at the polling station

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Swiss Abroad

Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

No change at the German-Swiss border so far

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Swiss minister: situation at German border hasn’t changed

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Tighter rules at Germany’s borders have so far not had an impact on Switzerland, Justice Minister Beat Jans said on Saturday.

SNB Chairman speaks of "very great insecurity

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Swiss National Bank chairman warns of ‘great insecurity’ caused by US tariffs

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, has warned of the huge financial uncertainties caused by recent US tariffs.

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