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State funding for Switzerland’s private media flops at ballot box

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This content was published on Feb 13, 2022 Voters have thrown out a decision by parliament to increase public funding for Swiss media, primarily for print and online products.

Campaign poster that reads: Children without tobacco. Vote yes on February 13. More children smoke because of tobacco ads.

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Swiss back further restrictions on tobacco advertising

This content was published on Feb 13, 2022 Voters have agreed to limit advertising for tobacco products that may be seen by young people in Switzerland.

Voters rejected ban on animal experiments in Switzerland.

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Swiss voters reject ban on animal testing

This content was published on Feb 13, 2022 Voters have rejected a complete ban on experiments on living creatures in Switzerland.

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Results of the vote of February 13, 2022

This content was published on Feb 13, 2022 Final results for the Swiss vote

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Swiss right-wing extremists seek public attention

This content was published on Feb 12, 2022 Far-right and extremist groups in Switzerland are increasingly trying to use Covid protest movements to promote their own political views.

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Former politician may face fresh trial over alleged criminal perks

This content was published on Feb 10, 2022 Prosecutors appeal acquittal of ex-politician of accepting financial inducements during UAE trip.

Should experiments on animals be completely banned?

On February 13, the Swiss people voted for the fourth time on whether to ban animal testing.

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Should all tobacco advertising and sponsorship be banned? Why or why not?

On February 13, Swiss voters approved the people’s initiative “Yes to the protection of children against tobacco advertising”.

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Children suffer in ‘run down’ Swiss deportation facilities

This content was published on Feb 10, 2022 Three Swiss deportation centres have been criticised for failing to adequately care for vulnerable children and families.

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European scientists want Swiss on board Horizon research programme

This content was published on Feb 9, 2022 An online signature campaign has been launched to re-admit Swiss and British researchers to the EU Horizon programme.

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