Swiss Politics

Covid certificate planned for temporary period only

This content was published on May 19, 2021 The Swiss government has specified more details about the use of a planned Covid-19 certificate, which is likely to be available by the end of June.

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Swiss move to secure flow of medical devices with EU

This content was published on May 19, 2021 The government has introduced a transition period for the trade of medical devices with the EU, with a mutual recognition deal set to expire on May 26.

Security guard at an asylum centre seen through a window

Swiss Politics

More criticism raised about rights abuses in asylum centres

This content was published on May 19, 2021 Amnesty International has launched fresh allegations about human rights violations in Swiss asylum centres.

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Only vaccinated people will have initial access to Covid certificate

This content was published on May 17, 2021 In Switzerland only people who have been vaccinated will be able to obtain a Covid-19 certificate by the end of June.

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Government increases video surveillance in asylum centres

This content was published on May 17, 2021 Video surveillance will be expanded in federal asylum centres over the coming months. Not everyone agrees that this will improve security, however.

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Over 100 vaccinated Swiss residents contract Covid-19

This content was published on May 16, 2021 Of the 1.2 million fully vaccinated people in Switzerland, 129 contracted Covid-19 after their second dose.

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Switzerland seeks return to normality with eased Covid rules

This content was published on May 12, 2021 As of May 31, restaurants, and wellness centres will reopen, with public events to welcome up to 300 people, the government has proposed.

Jean-Philippe Gaudin with Defence Minister Viola Amherd.

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Switzerland intelligence chief steps down after Crypto affair

This content was published on May 12, 2021 The mandate of Jean-Philippe Guadin, head of the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS), ends on August 31. He is expected to move into the private sector. Defence Minister Viola Amherd thanked Gaudin for his commitment to the role. Jürg Bühler will act as interim director of the intelligence service until the succession is settled. Gaudin took the helm of the FIS in July 2018. Prior to that…