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With political instinct and a conservative agenda

This content was published on Feb 1, 2020 Martina Bircher, a controversial local politician, has pledged to make her voice heard in the Swiss parliament.

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Asylum seeker requests in Switzerland hit 12-year low

This content was published on Jan 31, 2020 Most asylum seekers (2,899) came from Eritrea, with Afghanistan (1,397), Turkey (1,287) and Syria (1,100) also featuring prominently among applicants. In March of last year, Switzerland introduced new laws dealing with asylum seekers, speeding up the majority of requests from 400 days to 140 days. Most of the simpler asylum cases are now dealt with…

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Brexit year could be key for Bern-Brussels relations

This content was published on Jan 31, 2020 Switzerland has long resisted joining the European Union, preferring bilateral agreements. What does the future hold?

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Feds still collecting illegal data

This content was published on Jan 30, 2020 Switzerland’s Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) continues to collect more information than the law allows.

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Swiss government gives animal welfare a boost

This content was published on Jan 29, 2020 The government wants enshrine animal dignity in the Swiss constitution, but it has come out against a more detailed initiative by rights groups.

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Support for social housing collapses, anti-homophobia reform remains solid

This content was published on Jan 29, 2020 A proposal to combat real estate speculation is unlikely to win a majority in a vote on February 9, according to pollsters.

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The environment is her priority, social issues too

This content was published on Jan 26, 2020 Greta Gysin is the first Green parliamentarian from Ticino to be elected to the House of Representatives.

Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg (centre) took part in a Fridays for future demo

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Climate activists brush off US criticism in Davos

This content was published on Jan 24, 2020 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has rejected mockery by the United States finance minister, Steven Mnuchin, about her and her political aims.

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Trump vaunts economic achievements at World Economic Forum

This content was published on Jan 21, 2020 US President Donald Trump has arrived in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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Climate protestors take the long road to Davos

This content was published on Jan 20, 2020 As a symbol of global capitalism, WEF has always attracted fervent opposition, and for its 50th bash, the trend continues.

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