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Switzerland sets up task force against foreign criminals

Federal government sets up task force against criminal asylum seekers

This content was published on Apr 4, 2025 The aim is to consistently detain such offenders and enforce deportations.

Federal Council currently refrains from countermeasures to US tariffs

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Switzerland holds back on US tariff countermeasures

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 The Swiss government has decided against immediate countermeasures against high United States tariffs on Swiss goods.

Planned end to ban on new nuclear power plant construction sparks new nuclear debate

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Swiss government proposes lifting nuclear power ban

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 While the centre-right and the energy sector are welcoming the Swiss government’s counter-proposal, the Greens are threatening to call a referendum.

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Initiative calls for 36-week parental leave in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The initiative proposes 18 weeks of non-transferable leave per parent to be taken alternately within ten years of implementation.

Commission considers compulsory service for women

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Swiss Senate committee considers compulsory military service for women

This content was published on Apr 2, 2025 The committee is considering a counter-proposal to extend compulsory military service to Swiss women.

F/A-18 take-offs and landings at Bern-Belp Airport

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F/A-18s take off and land at Bern Airport

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 The Swiss Armed Forces are training their fighter jets in Bern to fly from a civilian base. The exercise at Bern Airport will last until Wednesday.

Majority wants to ban Nazi symbols in public

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Most Swiss authorities want to ban Nazi symbols in public

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 A majority of Swiss political parties, cantons and associations want to ban the use and distribution of Nazi symbols in public.

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Youth associations oppose Swiss government’s relief plan

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 More than 50 youth associations have written an open letter against the Swiss government’s relief programme.

Childcare allowance for daycare centre children continues to be a talking point

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Childcare allowance for Swiss daycare centres remains talking point

This content was published on Mar 29, 2025 In future, a childcare allowance should relieve parents of the cost of daycare places in Switzerland, says parliament.

The accident site of the crashed F/A-18 on the Susten Pass, pictured on August 31, 2016.

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Swiss military jet crash: air traffic controller found guilty

This content was published on Mar 28, 2025 Over eight and a half years after the fatal F/A-18 military jet accident in Switzerland, an air traffic controller has been found guilty of negligent homicide by a military appeals court.

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