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Federal Council opposes centrist initiative to abolish the marriage penalty

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Swiss government rejects initiative to abolish marriage tax penalty

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 The Swiss government has rejected a Centre Party initiative to abolish tax penalties for married couples.

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Swiss cantons and municipalities

This content was published on Mar 7, 2025 Swiss cantons and municipalities

EU dossier: Mario Gattiker advisor to the Federal Council.

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Former Swiss state secretary to advise government on EU

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 Former Swiss state secretary Mario Gattiker is appointed as advisor to the government on future relations with the EU.

Asylum: sharp decline in unaccompanied minors in 2024

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Far fewer unaccompanied minors apply for asylum in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 6, 2025 Last year, the number of unaccompanied minors seeking asylum in Switzerland dropped by nearly 40% compared to 2023.

Parliament creates legal basis for thermal power reserve

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Swiss parliament clears way for thermal power reserve

This content was published on Mar 5, 2025 The Swiss Senate has agreed in principle to enshrine a thermal power reserve into law.

Council of States passes new air passenger data law at jet speed

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Swiss air passenger database rushing through parliament

This content was published on Mar 5, 2025 The new Swiss Air Passenger Data Act is ready for the final vote in Swiss parliament after the Senate waved the legislation through in double quick time.

Switzerland extends its list of sanctions against Russia

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Switzerland extends list of sanctions against Russia

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The government is thus adopting the changes decided by the European Union in response to Russia's ongoing military aggression in Ukraine.

Amherd signs human rights declaration for European Football Championship 2025

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Swiss sign human rights declaration for Women’s Euro 2025

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Sports Minister Viola Amherd has signed a human rights declaration for the 2025 European Women's Football Championship in Switzerland.

Parliament reaches agreement on indirect press funding

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Swiss parliament agrees on indirect press funding

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 On Tuesday the House of Representatives swung to the Senate's line on three controversial points.

Effective" measures against wage discrimination demanded

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Effective measures demanded against Swiss wage discrimination

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The Swiss government must act to eradicate wage discrimination against women, says a coalition of 52 organisations.

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