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Corporate responsibility divides business and civil society

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This content was published on Nov 5, 2020 A broad alliance of civil society groups is seeking to establish new rules for Swiss-based companies doing business abroad.

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Government beefs up support as Swiss Covid cases spike

This content was published on Nov 4, 2020 The government has given the green light for army forces to support Swiss hospitals struggling to cope with the rising number of Covi-19 patients.

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Switzerland outlines digital foreign policy strategy

This content was published on Nov 4, 2020 The four-year plan will also boost Geneva’s credentials as a centre for international digital governance, the government said on Wednesday. Geneva is already home to several global digital bodies that set international standards, such as the Internet SocietyExternal link, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANNExternal link) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITUExternal…

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Embattled ex-Geneva minister to face trial over Abu Dhabi visit

This content was published on Nov 3, 2020 Pierre Maudet, the former Geneva minister for business promotion, is to face trial in the coming months, it has been confirmed.

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How Switzerland has responded to online disinformation

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown just how disruptive the problem of "fake news" can become if left unchecked.

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Survey finds falling support for EU framework deal

This content was published on Nov 2, 2020 Almost two-thirds of Swiss say relations with the EU should be better developed, but only half support the framework deal.

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Geneva introduces partial lockdown

This content was published on Nov 1, 2020 Canton Geneva will enter a state of semi-confinement from 7pm on Monday. Bars, restaurants and non-essential shops will be closed.

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Police treat radicalised Covid deniers like Islamists

This content was published on Nov 1, 2020 Violent threats from coronavirus sceptics and opponents of government measures to combat the pandemic are increasingly occupying Fedpol.

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Health workers need police protection at rally

This content was published on Oct 31, 2020 Around 1,000 people from the health sector demonstrated for better working conditions in Bern on Saturday.

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Swiss court delivers first judgment in FIFA corruption case

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 Former FIFA number two Jérôme Valcke has been given a suspended sentence and fine in a corruption case.

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