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Swiss government backs down to industry outcry over energy security plans

Federal Council waives stricter rules for the electricity sector for the time being

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Swiss electricity providers should no longer be obliged to fulfil strict liquidity and capital requirements to ensure energy security.

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Neutrality

Switzerland appears to be more open to closer ties between its army and the West. Can it do that? This is the framework within which neutral Switzerland operates militarily.

Secure AI system recommended for Swiss parliament

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Swiss politicians need secure AI tools to help them do their work, a parliamentary security policy commitee recommends.

Federal Council allocates more money for the protection of religious minorities

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Switzerland sets aside more funds to protect religious minorities

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Jewish and Muslim minorities as well as LGBTQ+ communities will temporarily receive increased state protection in Switzerland.

The Federal Council and its departments travelled more in 2024

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Swiss government ministers travelled more in 2024

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Swiss government ministers spent 513 hours in state-owned planes and helicopters last year, 31 hours more than in 2023.

Karin Keller-Sutter present at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

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Swiss president to attend inauguration of Pope Leo XIV

This content was published on May 13, 2025 Karin Keller-Sutter will travel to Rome on Sunday for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV.

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Swiss army tests weapons systems for long-range defence

This content was published on May 12, 2025 The Swiss army is examining the acquisition of weapons systems and ammunition to defend the country's borders over longer distances.

Two people in silhouette look at mobile phones while a contrail of an aircraft is seen in the sky in the evening twilight, at Zurich Kloten Airport, pictured in Ruemlang, Switzerland, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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No house generation: the impossibility of buying property in Switzerland

This content was published on May 12, 2025 In many countries, buying a home is slipping further out of reach for young people. Switzerland is no exception.

Swiss emergency landing in Graz is now being investigated by Switzerland

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Switzerland takes over investigation into SWISS emergency landing in Austria

This content was published on May 10, 2025 Following the emergency landing of a Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) plane in Austria last December, during which a crew member died, Austria has now handed over the investigation to Switzerland.

The London-Switzerland direct route project is gradually taking shape

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Direct London-Switzerland train link moves ahead

This content was published on May 9, 2025 The Swiss Federal Railways is moving ahead with its plans for a direct rail link between London and Switzerland by 2030.

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