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Explainer: the upcoming Swiss vote on compulsory civic service for all

This content was published on Oct 14, 2025 On November 30, the Swiss will vote on expanding compulsory civic service to all citizens. What’s at stake?

What do you think about introducing civic service for everyone to replace military service?

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Poll: Swiss in favour of reducing SRG licence fees

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Poll shows majority of Swiss voters back cut to radio and TV licence fee

This content was published on Oct 12, 2025 A Tamedia poll published shows that 53% of Swiss voters support an initiative to reduce the annual radio and television licence fee from CHF335 to CHF200.

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How Switzerland became liberal on abortion – without noticing

This content was published on Oct 11, 2025 From 2027 Swiss health insurers will cover the full cost of abortions. The change passed through parliament almost unnoticed.

Federal Council wants to prioritise transport infrastructure

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Swiss government to propose new road and rail project priorities

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 The Swiss government plans to set priorities for the expansion of the country's transport networks on the basis of a report it commissioned from the federal technology institute ETH Zurich.

Alliance submits referendum against individual taxation

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Swiss alliance of parties submits referendum against individual taxation

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 A non-partisan alliance submitted 65,672 signatures on Thursday in favour of a referendum against the introduction of individual taxation.

Ruag assembles and tests four F-35s in Emmen

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Swiss firm RUAG to assemble and test four F-35A fighter jets

This content was published on Oct 9, 2025 Four of the 36 F-35A fighter jets ordered by Switzerland from the United States will undergo final assembly and testing at RUAG's site in canton Lucerne.

Animal experimentation: the Federal Council rejects a new abolitionist initiative

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Swiss government rejects initiative against animal testing

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Swiss government opposes total ban on animal testing, citing threats to research and health.

Status S for Ukraine refugees now depends on region of origin

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Swiss government updates S status rules for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 Switzerland updates S status rules for Ukrainian refugees, with new regional distinctions.

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Explainer: Switzerland’s inheritance-tax initiative to save climate

This content was published on Oct 8, 2025 On November 30, Switzerland will vote on an initiative calling for a new tax on big inheritances – in order to finance climate action.

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