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Three-fifths of Swiss back draft EU framework deal

This content was published on Mar 31, 2019 In backing the current draft framework agreement, public opinion seems to fly in the face of political ambivalence about the deal, a survey has found.

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People’s Party congress slams draft EU framework deal

This content was published on Mar 30, 2019 At a gathering on Saturday, members of the right-wing party reiterated their staunch opposition to the deal.

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Aid for Yemen, faulty lorries and more Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Mar 30, 2019 From Yemen aid to Swiss GDP growth, here is a round-up of interesting statistics to appear in our news stories this week.

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Swiss foreign minister foresees tweaks to EU treaty, no overhaul

This content was published on Mar 29, 2019 Ignazio Cassis has rejected calls for re-negotiations on an accord with the EU, but he sees room for manoevure in talks about bilateral ties.

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Justice minister says limiting free movement would be ‘Swiss Brexit’

This content was published on Mar 29, 2019 Combating the anti-immigration initiative from the right-wing Swiss People’s Party is currently one of her priorities, Keller-Sutter told the media on Friday. The bilateral path taken by non-EU Switzerland means prosperity and jobs, she said. “860,000 jobs in Switzerland depend on it.” An acceptance of the initiative would be “the Swiss Brexit”, Keller-Sutter said, referring…

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Public transport sector sees potential in rural areas

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 Public transport services have called for efforts to improve coordination between traffic managers and spatial planning authorities to boost offers in rural areas of Switzerland.

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Political hurdles risk undermining Swiss aid groups

This content was published on Mar 27, 2019 Development aid organisations in Switzerland say they face increasing financial and political pressure to fund their activities.

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Swiss ‘rightwing extremists’ are armed and visible

This content was published on Mar 24, 2019 The weekly newspaper published photographs of xenophobes trumpeting their views and identities on social networks. Their tattoos leave little room for doubt about their political inclinations. Neither are the symbols, flags or slogans they wield. Rightwing extremists are keeping anything but a low profile in Switzerland. A member of the far-right Swiss Nationalist Party PNOS…

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Brexit woes, cheese intake and health costs

This content was published on Mar 23, 2019 Here’s a round-up of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories from Switzerland.

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Switzerland waives post-Brexit visa requirement for British nationals

This content was published on Mar 22, 2019 The Swiss government has dropped the requirement that British nationals obtain a visa to enter Switzerland for a lengthy stay after Brexit.

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