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A population cap of ten million: simple in theory, tricky in practice

Switzerland's population reaches 10 million

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 In June, Swiss voters will have their say on an initiative to limit future population growth. Could the idea actually be implemented?

Federal Council counter-proposal for responsible companies

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Swiss government issues counter-proposal to responsible business initiative

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 The Swiss Federal Council has opened a consultation on a counter-proposal to a popular initiative that calls on companies to respect human rights and protect the environment.

Lausanne: between 4,000 and 5,000 people at the anti-fascist carnival

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‘Anti‑fascist carnival’ draws up to 5,000 in Lausanne

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 Around 4,000-5,000 people took part in an "anti-fascist carnival" on Saturday in Lausanne in western Switzerland.

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Justice in sight for the Swiss convicted for helping the Resistance

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 The Swiss parliament has taken steps to rehabilitate those convicted by Swiss courts for supporting the French and Italian Resistance during the Second World War.

Fewer pending asylum cases: SEM cuts 83 jobs

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Swiss migration office cuts jobs due to fewer asylum arrivals

This content was published on Mar 28, 2026 The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) cut 83 asylum‑processing jobs at the start of the year due to a decline in new arrivals to Switzerland.

Budliger: Switzerland is "worried" but remains "positive" about the WTO

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland remains ‘positive’ on the WTO despite ‘worries’

This content was published on Mar 28, 2026 Switzerland's secretary of state for economic affairs, Helene Budliger Artieda, says she is "worried" about the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

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The dramatic freezing of Ferdinand Marcos’s assets in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 24, 2026 Forty years ago Switzerland froze the assets of toppled Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos – a turning point regarding assets of politically exposed people.

Economists forecast moderate growth in 2026

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Swiss economists predict moderate growth in 2026

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The latest KOF Swiss Economic Institute survey shows economists holding firm on their 1% growth outlook for 2026.

The number of offences in Switzerland fell in 2025

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Swiss crime fell in 2025 but homicides and serious violence rose

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Switzerland recorded 554,963 criminal offences in 2025, a decrease of 1.5% compared to the previous year.

Green Assembly: resolution to move away from fossil fuels

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Swiss Greens back move to phase out fossil fuels

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Green Party members have backed a resolution calling for a clear roadmap to rapidly phase out fossil fuels in Switzerland.

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