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Former Swiss president honoured for advancing women’s rights

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Former Swiss President Ruth Dreifuss was honoured in Bern on Thursday for her decisive role in advancing women’s rights in Switzerland.

Geneva civil servants angry at cost-cutting measures

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Geneva civil servants march against planned budget cuts

This content was published on Apr 24, 2026 Nearly 2,000 people took part in a demonstration in Geneva on Thursday against planned cantonal cost-cutting measures.

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Swiss tax revenues get bump from OECD minimum tax rate

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 Swiss firms paid a 132% increase in taxes under the new OECD minimum tax according to a recent analysis.

UBS continues to reject the package proposed by the Federal Council

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UBS rejects Swiss government proposal on capital requirements

This content was published on Apr 23, 2026 UBS rejects Swiss government's call for a $20bn capital increase, citing risks to the Swiss economy.

People are carrying out renovation work on drystone walls in the Muota Valley, in the canton of Schwyz, as part of their community service.

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Swiss voters to decide on stricter rules for conscientious objection

This content was published on Apr 20, 2026 The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. The political left is against the reform. Voters will decide on June 14.

UK travellers must join manual passport queues at Swiss airports, unlike Swiss and EU nationals who can use automated gates, reflecting Britain’s post-Brexit status outside the Schengen travel area.

Foreign Affairs

City of London urges Swiss airports to give UK travellers e-gate access

This content was published on Apr 17, 2026 Long queues frustrate executives and tourists entering the country, says corporation’s policy chair.

Housing

Swiss government to tighten foreign property ownership

This content was published on Apr 15, 2026 Switzerland plans to tighten rules on foreign property ownership.

Should the Swiss population be capped at 10 million?

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Crowded? A summer scene on the lakeside in Zurich.

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‘No to ten million’ vote – should Switzerland cap its population?

This content was published on Apr 14, 2026 On June 14, the Swiss will vote on a right-wing initiative aiming to cap immigration.

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‘Since the war in Ukraine, no one disputes the need for rearmament’

This content was published on Apr 10, 2026 How can Swiss military capabilities be brought up to scratch? We discuss the question with guests in the latest episode of our Let’s Talk podcast.

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