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Switzerland to represent Iranian interests in Canada

This content was published on Jun 13, 2019 Switzerland has signed an agreement to represent Iran’s interests in Canada.

Electronic display in the House of Representatives showing votes on counter-proposal to responsible business initiative

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Parliament keeps Responsible Business counter-proposal alive

This content was published on Jun 13, 2019 The Swiss parliament remains at logger-heads on how to hold companies accountable for their overseas operations.

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Switzerland mirrors the new fragmented Europe

This content was published on Jun 13, 2019 The EU needs to become more flexible and closer to its citizens, according to the latest election results. What does that mean for Switzerland?

A view of the western wing of the federal parliament building in Bern, Switzerland

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Switzerland makes ‘satisfactory’ anti-corruption progress

This content was published on Jun 13, 2019 The Council of Europe says Switzerland has made “satisfactory” progress in implementing a series of anti-corruption recommendations.

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Swiss women farmers demand social security

This content was published on Jun 12, 2019 In Switzerland, more than 31,000 women farmers receive little or no social protection.

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Minister downplays EU time pressure over accord

This content was published on Jun 12, 2019 Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis says not to fret over a deadline set by the EU for Switzerland to seek clarifications on a proposed accord.

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Young Swiss jihadists live on welfare benefits

This content was published on Jun 12, 2019 A new survey has found that about 40% of the 130 known Islamist militants in Switzerland receive unemployment and disability benefits.

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Swiss media happy that government ‘finally’ has a position

This content was published on Jun 8, 2019 After the government’s pronouncement on the framework deal with the European Union, Swiss media largely lauds a ‘clear’ and ‘realistic’ stance.

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Parliamentary group on bees is launched in Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 5, 2019 Swiss MPs have set up for the first time a parliamentary group on bees and pollinators.

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Better whistleblower protections face resistance in Swiss parliament

This content was published on Jun 4, 2019 Switzerland’s House of Representatives has knocked down a government proposal to strengthen whistleblower protections, drawing strong criticism.

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