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Swiss voters to decide – again – on introducing electronic ID

Citizens can download a test version of electronic identity to familiarise themselves with the tool.

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 A key step towards a digital society or a threat to data protection? On September 28, the Swiss will vote again on a new e-ID scheme.

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Swiss court rejects diplomats’ daughter’s request for permanent residence

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 The 17-year-old daughter of a diplomatic couple working in Switzerland is not entitled to a residence permit, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled.

A code of conduct for collecting signatures

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Switzerland to introduce code of conduct for collecting referendum signatures

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Commercial collectors of signatures for initiatives and referendums could be given a legally non-binding code of conduct. This proposal comes from the Federal Chancellery following the discovery of thousands of falsified signatures.

Blatten in Valais to be rebuilt in four years

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Destroyed Swiss village of Blatten to be rebuilt within four years

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 After the devastating landslide, Blatten in Valais should be standing again by 2029. Municipal president Matthias Bellwald confirmed the corresponding plans to the Keystone-SDA news agency on Wednesday, which he had presented at a municipal meeting the previous evening.

Despite criticism, the Federal Council wants to enable new nuclear power plants

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Swiss government leaves door open to construction of new nuclear power plants

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 The construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland should be authorised again, according to the government.

Lower-than-expected deficit for the Confederation in 2025

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Swiss federal budget deficit to be lower than expected

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 The Swiss federal government is expecting a much smaller deficit than forecast.

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Migrants in Switzerland speak of gratitude, pride – and setbacks

This content was published on Aug 1, 2025 High quality of life, good job prospects, but integration issues: foreigners share their experiences of moving to Switzerland.

The Swiss are in favour of electronic voting

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Survey finds Swiss in favour of electronic voting

This content was published on Jul 28, 2025 In a survey, 78% of around 2,000 respondents were in favour of the introduction of electronic voting in Switzerland.

Handshake on the treaty: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen with Swiss chief negotiator Patric Franzen in Berne in December 2024.

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Immigration clause: will the Swiss Abroad become EU hostages? 

This content was published on Jul 22, 2025 Should Bern and Brussels ever lock horns over the free movement of people, the Swiss Abroad could find themselves stuck in the middle.

Information for new foreign voters in Moutier

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Foreign residents in Moutier gain voting rights before town joins canton Jura

This content was published on Jul 20, 2025 Foreign nationals living in Moutier will be able to vote in local and cantonal elections this year, even before the town joins the canton of Jura in 2026.

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