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Swiss government prepares energy crisis unit

This content was published on Sep 19, 2022 The Federal Cabinet is forming a special unit to respond to possible energy shortages, Economics Minister Guy Parmelin has confirmed.

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Swiss electricity data reaches government with major delays

This content was published on Sep 18, 2022 The lack of timely information was a focal point of Sunday news report amid rising concerns over an energy crunch in Europe as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on.

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Swiss parliament approves purchase of F-35 jets from US

This content was published on Sep 15, 2022 The decision clears the path for Bern to sign the purchase contract, despite a pending initiative on the issue of Swiss fighter jets.

Are you prepared to pay more for animal products if it means keeping animals in a more species-appropriate manner?

The factory farming initiative wants to anchor the protection of the dignity of farm animals and the ban on factory farming in the constitution.

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Switzerland braces for winter energy crunch

This content was published on Sep 14, 2022 Explainer: why is there a risk of an energy shortage this winter? What is Switzerland doing to reduce gas and electricity consumption?

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Support drops for pension reform and factory farming ban

This content was published on Sep 14, 2022 A reform of Swiss old age pensions has lost ground but is likely to win a majority in a vote later this month, pollsters say.

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Swiss parliament approves bailout for electricity providers

This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 Swiss electricity providers will have access to CHF10 billion in emergency state credit should they run into financial difficulty.

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Fact check: will the Swiss be jailed for heating their homes above 19°C?

This content was published on Sep 13, 2022 A rumour is circulating abroad that people in Switzerland will be fined – and even jailed – if they set their thermostat above 19°C.

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Swiss price watchdog lays out options for slashing electricity costs

This content was published on Sep 11, 2022 By reducing grid connection fees and municipal duties, the federal government could help to keep electricity bills down, says Stefan Meierhans.

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NGOs oppose extension of Swiss secret service powers

This content was published on Sep 9, 2022 Swiss secret agents should not be given additional powers to monitor terrorists, say NGOs, trade unions and left-leaning political groups.

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