Swiss Politics

Swiss fair price initiative heads for nationwide vote

Proponents of a Swiss people s initiative bring boxes of signatures to submit in Bern

This content was published on Dec 12, 2017 The “For Fair Prices” initiative handed in 107,908 citizen signatures on Tuesday, triggering a nationwide vote on costs of consumer goods.

Aufnahme von IKRK-Präsident Peter Maurer, im Hintergrund zerstörte Gebäude.

Swiss Politics

ICRC president warns over ‘explosive mix’ of urban conflicts

This content was published on Dec 11, 2017 Peter Maurer, head of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) takes a look back at 2017, and dares a glimpse into the future.

Detained African migrants at the Abu Salim detention centre in Gasr Garabulli, 60 kilometers east of Tripoli,

Swiss Politics

Switzerland to take refugees from Libyan detention centres

This content was published on Dec 8, 2017 Switzerland to take up to 80 refugees as part of an emergency UNHCR plan to evacuate some 5,000 people from detention centres in Libya.

Gun fans check out new weapons at a stand at the 24th International Gun Fair in Lausanne

Swiss Politics

Swiss gun fans blast EU-Schengen restrictions

This content was published on Dec 8, 2017 A “light” version of the new European Union gun directive aimed at tightening firearms regulations has got Swiss gun fans hot under the collar.

Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain s Labour Party

Swiss Politics

‘Britain is at a crossroads’, Corbyn tells UN in Geneva

This content was published on Dec 8, 2017 “Britain is at a crossroads,” he said. “The decision by British people to leave the EU in last year’s referendum means there has to be a lot of hard thinking about our role in the world.” He said some people wanted to use Brexit “to turn Britain in on itself rejecting the outside world and…

Swiss Politics

Job priority for Swiss residents to kick in at 8% unemployment rate

This content was published on Dec 8, 2017 At a press conference on Friday, the Swiss justice minister, Simonetta Sommaruga, announced the government’s plans for implementing the 2014 popular vote in favour of immigration quotas for workers from European Union countries. The vote has caused a headache for the government as it violates the EU’s clause on the free movement of people. A…

Swiss Politics

When shopping gets political

This content was published on Dec 8, 2017 Are there other ways of judging how politically involved young people are than looking at voter turnout?

Zurich announces plans to tackle violent extremism

This content was published on Dec 7, 2017 The focus of the strategy is to better monitor risks, improve dialogue with minority groups (bridge building) and educate youngsters at schools and sports clubs. Police will coordinate its efforts with cantonal and communal authorities, schools, youth organisations and social services. In tune with plans laid out by Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga on Monday, Zurich…

Swiss Politics

Making fun of migration stereotypes

This content was published on Dec 7, 2017 Tama meets some Austrian filmmakers, who poke fun at migration stereotypes.

Supporters of gay marriage celebrate its legalisation by Australian parliament on December 7.

Swiss Politics

Australia’s democratic moment is overdue

This content was published on Dec 7, 2017 Love is in the air across Australia following the legalisation of gay marriage, but the country's democratic work has only just begun.

Page 442 of 1365

First … 440 441 442 443 444 … Last

Swiss Politics

Popular Stories

Most Discussed

Sign in and personalize Swissinfo

Swiss Politics

More

Swiss fair price initiative heads for nationwide vote

More

ICRC president warns over ‘explosive mix’ of urban conflicts

More

Switzerland to take refugees from Libyan detention centres

More

Swiss gun fans blast EU-Schengen restrictions

More

‘Britain is at a crossroads’, Corbyn tells UN in Geneva

More

Job priority for Swiss residents to kick in at 8% unemployment rate

More

When shopping gets political

More

Zurich announces plans to tackle violent extremism

More

Making fun of migration stereotypes

More

Australia’s democratic moment is overdue

Popular Stories

Most Discussed