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Swiss finance under scrutiny over climate impact

Fossil fuels and climate: an aerial view of the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California, US.

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.

Opponents of the Mercosur agreement are queuing up at the lectern in the National Council.

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Switzerland’s biggest issues get bogged down in parliament

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Whether it’s pensions funding, nuclear power stations or free trade with Mercosur, parliament is struggling with the major issues. A look back at the summer session.

The Federal Council supports the organisation of the 2038 Winter Olympics

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Swiss government ready to support 2038 Winter Olympics with cash

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 The Swiss government says it is ready to offer up to CHF200 million ($247 million) for Switzerland to host the 2038 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Require a criminal record check for applications for residence permits

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Swiss parliament backs criminal record checks for foreign permits

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss parliament supports nationwide criminal record checks for foreign permit applicants.

The Council of States wants to allow deportations outside Europe

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Swiss Senate seeks to allow deportations outside Europe

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss Senate backs deportations of rejected asylum seekers outside Europe.

Parliament increases VAT for the 13th AVS pension

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Swiss House backs VAT hike; rejects mixed financing for 13th pension

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss Parliament approves VAT hike to fund the 13th AHV pension payment but rejects mixed funding proposal.

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Swiss parliament considers adding AI apps to media copyright bill

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss parliament sends media copyright bill back for review to address AI impacts.

Democracy Initiative, Swiss Citizenship: Voluntary preparatory course for the naturalisation test in the canton of Aarau.

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What an eased path to Swiss citizenship could mean for the Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Jun 16, 2026 The Democracy Initiative aims to make Swiss citizenship easier to obtain, highlighting a striking imbalance: strict barriers for immigrants contrast with generous political rights for Swiss citizens living abroad.

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Swiss voters send signal in favour of Europe and the economy, say international press

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Swiss voters’ rejection of the “No to ten million” immigration initiative on Sunday has been widely seen abroad as a choice for stability and openness.

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Swiss Abroad overwhelmingly reject capping Swiss population

This content was published on Jun 15, 2026 Swiss voters who live abroad have rejected an initiative to limit the population even more decisively than voters within Switzerland. However, when it came to the reform of civilian service, there was little difference.

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