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Explainer: Should some of Switzerland’s wealth be set aside to fight climate change?

Two apprentices install a solar panel on a wooden roof.

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 On March 8, Swiss voters will decide on an initiative to create a fund to accelerate the development of renewable energy in Switzerland. An explainer.

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Swiss votes on March 8: what’s at stake?

This content was published on Jan 28, 2026 Everything you need to know about the votes on March 8: radio and TV licence fees, individual taxation, cash and climate funds.

Traffic disruption at Geneva airport after Skyguide breakdown

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Technical issue causes flight disruption at Geneva Airport

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Flights were disrupted at Geneva Airport on Tuesday morning after a technical problem at the air traffic controller Skyguide prevented take-offs and landings. Flights have resumed but delays are expected.

SBB was "more punctual than ever" in 2025

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Swiss Federal Railways reports record punctuality in 2025

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Swiss Federal Railways has reported a record 94.1% punctuality rate for 2025.

Switzerland is experiencing its most severe housing shortage in 30 years, with a deficit of over 50,000 homes predicted to worsen through 2026 due to high immigration, low construction activity, and1 increasing demand

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Survey: Swiss want more homes but without densification

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Most Swiss residents agree that there is not enough housing available in their local region. But a majority is reluctant to densify urban areas or introduce other construction measures to create more living spaces, a new survey shows.

Relaxation of Swiss law on arms exports to have no effect

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German ambassador: relaxed Swiss arms export policy unlikely to make a difference

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Germany's ambassador to Switzerland, Markus Potzel, says Swiss parliament's recent decision to relax the law on arms exports changes little for Germany.

Foreign Affairs

Ex-minister urges Swiss government to reject Trump’s Board of Peace

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Ex-minister Calmy-Rey urges Switzerland to reject Trump’s Board of Peace, citing risk to neutrality.

Democracy initiative not heard by National Council committee

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Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation laws.

This year, the 720 parliamentarians will have to vote on the Switzerland-EU agreements, but most of them have not yet paid much attention to them.

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Swiss-EU accords have more support in Strasbourg than in Bern

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 In the European Parliament, a new package of agreements between Bern and Brussels is seen as cementing an essential partnership in the face of geopolitical tensions.

Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans on 3 January at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, where 40 young people burned to death.

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Crans-Montana blaze exposes cracks in Switzerland’s image

This content was published on Jan 22, 2026 As new details emerge about the Crans-Montana tragedy, confusion and criticism in the foreign press are growing. Swissinfo spoke with international journalists covering the story.

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