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One in two Swiss in favour of lockdown for unvaccinated

This content was published on Dec 19, 2021 In a survey of 1,000 Swiss residents, half of the respondents approved of movement restrictions for people not vaccinated against Covid-19.

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Protesters rally in Bern against new round of pandemic measures

This content was published on Dec 18, 2021 An estimated 300 opponents of the recently announced Covid-19 restrictions took part in a rally in the Swiss capital Bern on Saturday.

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Despite Covid, the Swiss are reluctant to surrender the Alpine good life

This content was published on Dec 17, 2021 It’s a glaucous December dawn in Zurich. A light sleet makes the icy Limmat River look like dull, beaten lead.

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Swiss voters likely to decide on proposed vaccination ban

This content was published on Dec 16, 2021 A proposal calling for a de-facto ban on mandatory vaccinations has been handed in to the Swiss authorities.

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Switzerland’s budget in the red again

This content was published on Dec 16, 2021 Parliament has approved next year’s regular national budget which foresees a deficit of CHF2.3 billion ($2.5 billion).

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Anti-Covid measures to be extended for 12 months

This content was published on Dec 15, 2021 The Swiss parliament has decided to extend a series of financial compensations for individuals and companies hard hit by anti-Covid curbs.

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Pension reform passes in parliament but set to be challenged to vote

This content was published on Dec 15, 2021 Parliament has approved a major reform of the Swiss pension system, including a controversial rise in the retirement age of women.

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Study: Federalism a challenge not an obstacle in Covid-19 response

This content was published on Dec 15, 2021 Swiss cantons have dealt with the pandemic with varying degrees of success but clarity on roles of different authorities is needed.

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Citizenship reform blocked at early stage

This content was published on Dec 14, 2021 Plans to introduce the birthright citizenship in Switzerland have suffered a setback in parliament.

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Covid jabs possible for children from January

This content was published on Dec 14, 2021 The Swiss health authorities have recommended extending anti-Covid vaccinations to children aged between five and 11.

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