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Swiss voters approve paternity leave, bury family tax breaks

This content was published on Sep 27, 2020 A two-week paternity leave passed with strong support, while more tax deductions for families with children failed at the ballot box.

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Swiss votes: immigration, fighter jets, families and hunting

This content was published on Sep 27, 2020 A proposal to scrap an immigration accord with the European Union is one of five issues on the next nationwide ballot in Switzerland on September 27.

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Geneva to introduce minimum wage

This content was published on Sep 27, 2020 Voters in canton Geneva have approved a proposal to introduce a statutory minimum salary of CHF23 ($24.8) per hour.

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Vote results: September 27, 2020

This content was published on Sep 27, 2020 This is how Switzerland voted on five issues related to immigration, fighter jets, family policies and hunting.

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Funding of political life in Switzerland still lacks transparency

This content was published on Sep 25, 2020 Switzerland is known for its system of direct democracy and part-time politicians, but also for its lack of transparency in political financing.

Climate activists at Lausanne Credit Suisse branch on November 22, 2018.

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Tennis climate activists go a set down at Swiss court

This content was published on Sep 24, 2020 Climate activists who staged tennis matches inside a Credit Suisse bank have been convicted on appeal for trespassing.

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Parliament clarifies federal government powers to manage Covid-19 crisis

This content was published on Sep 23, 2020 Measures put in place by the federal government to help manage the coronavirus crisis can be officially extended thanks to a decision by parliament.

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Switzerland and UK balance sovereignty with EU market access

This content was published on Sep 23, 2020 Switzerland and Britain are walking a tightrope of meeting domestic demands for self-determination and EU requirements on market rules.

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Top judge re-elected in row over separation of powers

This content was published on Sep 23, 2020 Parliament has elected the 38 members of Switzerland’s top court amid a political controversy about the independence of the judiciary.

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Parliament agrees on air ticket tax and other incentives to reach climate target

This content was published on Sep 23, 2020 After three years of debate, the Swiss parliament has reached agreement on a package of incentives to achieve the country’s climate goals.

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