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National Council wants to expand support for asbestos victims

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Swiss parliament wants to expand support for asbestos victims

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The expansion of financial support for asbestos victims by the Swiss National Accident Insurance Fund has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle.

13th AHV pension can be paid out from the end of 2026

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Extra month of Swiss pension can be paid out from end of 2026

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The 13th monthly pension payment can be paid out from December 2026. However, it has not yet been decided how it will be financed.

Swiss agriculture is spared from the austerity hammer

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Swiss agriculture spared from austerity cuts

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Swiss agriculture will be spared the government's austerity measures from 2026 to 2029.

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Addictions cause billions in damage in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 The alcohol, tobacco and gambling industries generate billions in revenue. At the same time, they cost the economy billions, according to Addiction Switzerland.

National Council moves closer to small chamber on tobacco advertising ban

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Swiss parliament moves closer to partial ban of tobacco ads

This content was published on Mar 4, 2025 Tobacco advertising should be partially banned in the print media. On Monday the House of Representatives gave the go-ahead for restrictions on advertising, with some relaxations.

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Zurich Mayor Corine Mauch announces resignation

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 Corine Mauch has announced that she will not be standing for re-election in the next municipal elections in March 2026.

Discussion during the 2024 winter session: Maya Graf of the Greens and Tiana Angelina Moser of the Green Liberals.

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What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 Parliament will be debating five popular initiatives in the spring session. Foreign policy will also be the subject of debate. An overview.

State Council: Franziska Biner elected in the first round

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Centre Party’s Franziska Biner elected to Valais government

This content was published on Mar 3, 2025 Voters in canton Valais in southern Switzerland elected Franziska Biner to the cantonal government in the first round of voting, beating off more established politicians.

Measures against forged signatures appear to be having an effect

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Measures against Swiss ‘signatures scam’ appear to have an effect

This content was published on Mar 2, 2025 The measures taken to prevent forged signatures being used for people's initiatives in Switzerland appear to be having an impact.

SP leadership opposes free trade agreement with the USA

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Swiss political party opposes free trade deal with US

This content was published on Mar 2, 2025 Leaders of the left-wing Social Democratic Party in Switzerland say they are against the idea of a free trade agreement with the United States.

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