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All you need to know about the September 28 national vote

This content was published on Aug 20, 2025 Detailed explanations on the two vote topics: e-ID and tax on second homes.

Swiss grenadier recruits take part in an urban warfare exercise in Isone, canton Ticino, in 2013.

Swiss Politics

Swiss army recruits remain in hospital after gruelling test exercise

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 Four potential recruits for the elite Swiss grenadier unit were hospitalised last week after taking part in a gruelling exercise in hot weather. Three remain in hospital with one placed temporarily in an artificial coma.

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Will Switzerland finally do away with imputed rental-value tax on homeowners?

This content was published on Aug 18, 2025 The Swiss imputed rental value system is complicated and provides opportunities for tax breaks. Citizens will vote on the issue on September 28.

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How Switzerland deals with potentially problematic first names

This content was published on Aug 17, 2025 In Germany, a newborn is to be given the name Yahya Sinwar – like the former Hamas leader. Would this be possible in Switzerland?

Paradeplatz Square with the headquarters of Credit Suisse, center, pictured on April 11, 2018. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

Foreign Affairs

‘Luck running out’ for Swiss economy as growth slows ahead of US tariff hit

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 Swiss GDP only expanded by 0.1% in second quarter, adding to pressure on central bank to return to negative interest rates.

Citizens can download a test version of electronic identity to familiarise themselves with the tool.

Swiss Politics

Swiss voters to decide – again – on introducing electronic ID

This content was published on Aug 15, 2025 A key step towards a digital society or a threat to data protection? On September 28, the Swiss will vote again on a new e-ID scheme.

Demographics

Swiss court rejects diplomats’ daughter’s request for permanent residence

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 The 17-year-old daughter of a diplomatic couple working in Switzerland is not entitled to a residence permit, the Federal Administrative Court has ruled.

A code of conduct for collecting signatures

Swiss democracy

Switzerland to introduce code of conduct for collecting referendum signatures

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 Commercial collectors of signatures for initiatives and referendums could be given a legally non-binding code of conduct. This proposal comes from the Federal Chancellery following the discovery of thousands of falsified signatures.

Blatten in Valais to be rebuilt in four years

Swiss Politics

Destroyed Swiss village of Blatten to be rebuilt within four years

This content was published on Aug 14, 2025 After the devastating landslide, Blatten in Valais should be standing again by 2029. Municipal president Matthias Bellwald confirmed the corresponding plans to the Keystone-SDA news agency on Wednesday, which he had presented at a municipal meeting the previous evening.

Despite criticism, the Federal Council wants to enable new nuclear power plants

Swiss Politics

Swiss government leaves door open to construction of new nuclear power plants

This content was published on Aug 13, 2025 The construction of new nuclear power plants in Switzerland should be authorised again, according to the government.

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