Swiss Politics

Eight graphs on free movement and the Swiss economy

This content was published on Apr 30, 2026 Since 2002, EU citizens have been able to freely settle and work in Switzerland. What impact has this had on the country’s economy?

The sunbathing area at Zurich’s Oberer Letten lido.

Demographics

Switzerland expands as Europe contracts and neither is happy

This content was published on Apr 28, 2026 Demographic change and workforce migration are transforming Europe and Switzerland. Profound disruptions are on the horizon.

Demonstrators against femicide and gender-based violence in Bellizona, Switzerland

Prevention

New Swiss national hotline for domestic violence victims to launch after delays

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The national hotline 142 will go live on Friday, as authorities vow to continue tackling the growing number of domestic violence offences.

Head of Geneva cantonal government Nathalie Fontanet

Swiss Politics

Cantons of Western Switzerland unite to oppose immigration initiative

This content was published on Apr 27, 2026 The Conference of Western Swiss Governments "strongly opposes" the "No to ten million" immigration initiative, the head of the Geneva government, Nathalie Fontanet, told the press on Monday.

Innerrhoden Landsgemeinde elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

Swiss democracy

Swiss canton of Appenzell Inner Rhodes elects Pius Federer as new Landammann

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Voters in canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes in eastern Switzerland have elected Pius Federer as the new Landammann (equivalent to cantonal president) at the Landsgemeinde assembly on Sunday.

The Swiss government has rejected calls for a ban on headscarves in schools arguing that such a measure would violate the constitution, particularly protections for freedom of religion and personal rights.

Swiss Politics

Swiss Teachers’ Association advises against prominent religious symbols

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 The Swiss Teachers’ Association (LCH) is recommending that teachers refrain from wearing prominent religious symbols, such as headscarves, according to a new position paper.

Increase in reported cases of racism, particularly at school

Swiss Politics

Racial discrimination cases in Switzerland remain high in 2025

This content was published on Apr 26, 2026 Switzerland recorded 1,245 cases of racial discrimination in 2025, a 3% increase on the previous year, according to a new report.

Nine arrests in the Netherlands after ATM attacks

Swiss Politics

Nine arrested in Netherlands over Europe-wide ATM attacks

This content was published on Apr 25, 2026 An international police operation has led to the arrest of nine suspects in the Netherlands in connection with a wave of explosive attacks on cash machines across Europe, including several in Switzerland.

Office of the Attorney General conducts proceedings against base jumper at Äscher AI

Swiss Politics

Swiss prosecutors pursue illegal base jump near Alps guesthouse

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 A man who jumped with a parachute from a rock face near the Äscher mountain guesthouse in eastern Switzerland last summer faces charges after his case was referred to the Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland.

VD: Valérie Dittli actually signed a secret agreement

Swiss Politics

Inquiry reveals deal to drop criminal complaint against Vaud minister

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Vaud minister Valérie Dittli concluded an agreement to have a criminal complaint against her withdrawn, an investigation has revealed.

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