Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament finalises tobacco advertising ban to protect minors

Tobacco advertising banned in the press to protect minors

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 Tobacco advertising will be banned in Switzerland to protect children, with a few exceptions.

Demographics

How retiring baby boomers could crash Swiss property market

This content was published on Jun 2, 2025 If baby boomers sell their homes, the property market could collapse. Can younger generations hope for plummeting prices?

Foreign Affairs

Swiss-EU deal: the insidious debate begins

This content was published on May 24, 2025 Reactions to the government’s first tactical manoeuvre show that, on this issue, playing for time won’t work. Here is an analysis.

Swiss Politics

Government unveils vote issues to be decided on September 28

This content was published on May 22, 2025 After seven months without a national vote, the Swiss will vote on September 28 on electronic identity (e-ID) and second homes.

Swiss Politics

European defence: tensions rise, budgets follow – but public support is uneven

This content was published on May 21, 2025 As European Union countries ramp up military spending, public support across the continent remains uneven.

A citizen on polling duty directs the voters at the polling station

Swiss Abroad

Almost half of Swiss citizens are open to holding political office

This content was published on May 20, 2025 Would you consider holding political office? Nearly half of Swiss citizens would, according to a study by the University of Basel.

No change at the German-Swiss border so far

Swiss Politics

Swiss minister: situation at German border hasn’t changed

This content was published on May 17, 2025 Tighter rules at Germany’s borders have so far not had an impact on Switzerland, Justice Minister Beat Jans said on Saturday.

SNB Chairman speaks of "very great insecurity

Swiss Politics

Swiss National Bank chairman warns of ‘great insecurity’ caused by US tariffs

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The president of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), Martin Schlegel, has warned of the huge financial uncertainties caused by recent US tariffs.

Defence Minister Martin Pfister poses with Swiss soldiers at the Trias training exercise in Austria on May 1, 2025.

Swiss Politics

Committee launched to find new Swiss army chief

This content was published on May 16, 2025 The Swiss defence ministry has begun work to find a replacement for outgoing army chief Thomas Süssli.

Children play at a traveller site in Nidau, near Biel, 1954.

History

How Switzerland, Scotland and Norway seized children from itinerant families

This content was published on May 15, 2025 In the 20th century, Yenish children in Switzerland were placed in institutions as part of a state-backed effort to destroy their way of life. Similar practices existed in Norway and Scotland.

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