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Fraud or mistrust: Ruag is once again under fire for its management

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Audit slams Swiss military contractor for suspected fraud

This content was published on Feb 25, 2025 Auditors accuse Swiss military technology firm RUAG MRO of fraud, lack of transparency and a culture of error.

Commission wants to reduce foie gras imports

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Switzerland could restrict foie gras imports

This content was published on Feb 22, 2025 Restrictions on imports of foie gras could be imposed if labelling transparency measures do not have an effect.

A commission wants to put an end to resignations from the Federal Council during a legislative term

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Swiss committee wants to end government resignations during legislative term

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Members of the Federal Council should no longer be able to leave office before the end of their term, according to a House of Representatives committee.

Centre Group nominates Ritter and Pfister to succeed Amherd

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Swiss government seat: Ritter and Pfister nominated to succeed Amherd

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Markus Ritter from St Gallen and Martin Pfister from Zug were officially nominated by the Centre Party on Friday to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd.

TF: "no" to the transmission of banking data to Russia

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Top Swiss court rejects Russian request for administrative tax assistance

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 There is currently no reason to transmit banking information to the Russian Federation, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled.

Investigation into false AHV figures exonerates Federal Office

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Probe into wrong Swiss pension figures clears federal office

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 Employees of the Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) did not breach their duty of care when calculating pension prospects, an investigation has concluded.

Seco Director urges free trade talks with the USA

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Top Swiss economist urges free trade talks with the US

This content was published on Feb 21, 2025 The head of SECO is pushing for negotiations on a free trade agreement with the US.

Federal Council supports national chip requirement for cats

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Swiss government supports national chip requirement for cats

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 Cat owners should be required to chip their pets in future, according to a proposal adopted by the federal government on Wednesday.

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Seven weaknesses in ‘Fortress Switzerland’

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 The Swiss Armed Forces are facing considerable challenges. A look at seven problems that the next defence minister will have to address.

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Record year for wind power in Switzerland in 2024

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Wind generated 160 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity across Switzerland last year, according to the Swiss Wind Energy Association (Suisse-Eole). It was a "good year but less exceptional than 2023", it said.

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