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Switzerland votes on introducing electronic ID and abolishing rental tax

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This content was published on Sep 27, 2025 Swiss citizens vote on the introduction of an electronic proof of identity. Pollsters expect a yes. The second issue to be voted on is the abolition of the rental tax for homeowners.

Searching for the right position: the new Radical-Liberal Party leadership presents itself to the media.

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Two Swiss parties face dilemma on agreements with EU

This content was published on Sep 25, 2025 The Centre Party and the Radical-Liberal Party are struggling to define their stance on new Swiss-EU agreements. Much is at stake for both, our analysis explains.

Male body, female body: For young people who don't feel they have the right body, the pressure to change something about their birth gender is great.

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Surgery for trans adolescents: the laws in Switzerland

This content was published on Sep 23, 2025 Swiss politicians are discussing a ban on gender reassignment surgery for under-18s. We explain what rights parents and children have.

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The final stretch before the September 28 vote

This content was published on Sep 18, 2025 Polls, debates, analysis, detailed explanations, voting assistance: our newsletter has all you need to know ahead of the next federal votes.

National Council recommends rejection of marriage penalty initiative

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Swiss House of Representatives rejects plan to abolish marriage tax penalty

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Swiss House rejects marriage penalty initiative, citing high costs.

"Tiger" fighter aircraft will definitely be decommissioned

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Switzerland to decommission Tiger fighter aircraft

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Switzerland's Senate approves retiring Tiger jets by 2027, ending an era for Patrouille Suisse.

Additional billion for army ammunition purchases is off the table

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Swiss parliament rejects budget increase for army ammunition purchases

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Swiss parliament rejects a billion-franc boost for army ammunition, citing tight finances.

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Swiss parliament finalises bill on new money laundering rules for advisors

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Swiss parliament finalises anti-money laundering bill with due diligence obligations for lawyers.

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September 28 vote: Swiss set to back e-ID but undecided on cantonal property tax

This content was published on Sep 17, 2025 Two weeks before the vote on an electronic identity and the abolition of the imputed rental value system, the second SBC survey shows that the former is likely to be approved, while the latter could go either way.

NGOs appeal to federal court against drone purchase

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NGOs appeal to Swiss court to denounce Israeli drone purchase

This content was published on Sep 16, 2025 NGOs urge Swiss court to reject a drone deal with Israeli firm Elbit Systems over alleged violations of international law.

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