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Swiss National Bank ‘ready to consider’ negative interest rates

The SNB "ready to consider" the introduction of negative interest rates

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The Swiss National Bank (SNB) is prepared to lower its key interest rate even further in the face of economic uncertainty, Chair Martin Schlegel said on Tuesday.

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The Swiss political system

Direct democracy, federalism and neutrality in foreign affairs are central components of the Swiss political system.

Swiss business backs multi-billion franc state savings plan

This content was published on May 5, 2025 Several Swiss business associations are backing the government's proposed multi-billion franc savings package.

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Swiss schools abroad threatened by government cuts

This content was published on May 5, 2025 The government's austerity measures are jeopardising Swiss schools abroad. The director of their umbrella organisation is worried.

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The purest democracy? Visiting one of Switzerland’s historic open-air assemblies

This content was published on May 5, 2025 The annual “Landsgemeinde” in Glarus is like a folk festival, a party, and a crash-course in politics rolled into one. Is it democratically relevant?

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Swiss foreign minister rejects mandatory referendum for EU deals

This content was published on May 4, 2025 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis defended the government’s decision to make EU deals subject to an optional rather than a mandatory referendum.

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Pro-choice and anti-abortion activists face off in Geneva

This content was published on May 4, 2025 Anti-abortion Christian groups held a silent prayer in front of the Geneva train station on Saturday, to the whistles and shouts of pro-choice demonstrators.

The Confederation abandons its national coordination project for foreign Travellers

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Swiss cantons spared duty to create new traveller transit sites

This content was published on May 2, 2025 Swiss cantons will no longer be formally obliged by the government to create new transit sites for the travelling community.

Three departures from the Ruag MRO Board of Directors following incidents

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Directors leave Swiss military firm after fraud probe

This content was published on May 2, 2025 Three board directors will not stand for re-election following an alleged fraud at the Swiss defence company Ruag MRO.

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Trade unions mobilise against right-wing extremist circles

This content was published on May 1, 2025 Under the motto 'Solidarity instead of agitation - strong together!' May Day events are taking place throughout Switzerland this Thursday.

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