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Swiss-EU bilateral approach: not the economic boon it is made out to be

This content was published on Mar 27, 2025 The economic impact of the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU is vastly overrated, says François Schaller, journalist and member of the Swiss entrepreneurs’ movement autonomiesuisse.

New counter-proposal to the SRG halving initiative launched

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New counter-proposal launched for initiative to halve Swiss licence fee

This content was published on Mar 26, 2025 Swiss companies are to be completely exempt from the licence fee until 2035. In return, households should continue to pay CHF335 ($380) a year, recommends a parliamentary committee.

Popular initiative aims to curb lobbying in parliament

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Initiative aims to curb lobbying in Swiss parliament

This content was published on Mar 25, 2025 A new popular initiative wants to put the brakes on lobbying in federal politics. Members of the Federal Assembly with vested interests are the target.

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In Switzerland, trust and stability are interwoven

This content was published on Mar 25, 2025 The global political order is in upheaval, yet Switzerland remains relatively stable. SWI swissinfo.ch reporter Benjamin von Wyl analyses why.

Proposal in Parliament, 'Gotthard Pass open all year round'

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Swiss politicians want year-round opening of Gotthard pass

This content was published on Mar 23, 2025 A motion signed by 60 parliamentarians wants to scrap the winter closure of the key north-south pass to reduce traffic jams.

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Swiss government rejects initiative to cap population

This content was published on Mar 22, 2025 On Friday, the government outlined its arguments against a proposal by the Swiss People’s Party to limit the population to 10 million.

Switzerland must participate in the EU Migration Pact

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Switzerland must participate in EU Migration Pact, says government

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 As a signatory of Europe's Schengen/Dublin cooperation agreements, Switzerland must participate in the reform of the European migration and asylum system, says the government.

Switzerland steps up its defence cooperation with NATO

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Switzerland steps up defence cooperation with NATO

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 On Friday, the Swiss government approved the country's participation in a Patriot missile project run by NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Vaud: Valérie Dittli no longer in charge of Finance

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Vaud government removes Valérie Dittli from finance minister role

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 The Vaud government announced on Friday that it had removed Valérie Dittli from her role as finance minister in the western Swiss region.

Martin Pfister, the new Swiss defence minister, was welcomed by hundreds of people in his hometown Baar on Thursday.

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Canton Zug celebrates election of new government minister Martin Pfister

This content was published on Mar 21, 2025 Martin Pfister, the new Swiss defence minister, was welcomed by hundreds of people in his hometown Baar on Thursday.

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