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Swiss campaigners launch another ‘responsible business initiative’

Collection start for a new corporate responsibility initiative

This content was published on Jan 7, 2025 A coalition has launched a new "responsible business initiative", urging the government to ensure that Swiss-based multinationals and their subsidiaries abroad respect human rights and protect the environment.

Gerhard Pfister to step down as Chairman of the Centre in summer 2025

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Gerhard Pfister to step down as Swiss Centre Party leader

This content was published on Jan 6, 2025 Swiss Centre Party president Gerhard Pfister will step down next summer, the party announced in a press release on Monday.

Switzerland ordered six Hermes 900 HFE drones from Israel.

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Israeli drone headache continues for Swiss army

This content was published on Jan 4, 2025 Swiss army forced to reprogramme Israeli drones to avoid mid-air collisions.

Keller Sutter, who assumes the rotating Swiss presidency in 2025, is also head of the finance ministry.

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New Year’s speech: President Keller-Sutter praises Swiss modesty

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 The Swiss president for 2025, Karin Keller-Sutter, has underlined the importance of compromise and modesty in Swiss politics in her New Year’s address to the nation.

New initiative launched: National Bank should buy bitcoins

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Campaigners want Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin in reserves

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 Campaigners have launched a people's initiative to oblige the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold part of its reserves in bitcoin.

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In Switzerland, New Year brings ‘burka ban’ and pension hikes

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 A Swiss ban on facial coverings in public places comes into force on January 1, 2025.

Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, left, welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, before a bilateral meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Bern,

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What lies ahead: the Swiss political landscape in 2025

This content was published on Dec 31, 2024 The relations between Switzerland and the EU will be the biggest political issue of the coming year. This is a also key issue for the Swiss Abroad.

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The Swiss year 2024 in pictures

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 From major international conferences to natural disasters and extreme weather, Switzerland has seen many memorable events over the past 12 months.

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How Karin Keller-Sutter became too big to fail

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 The incoming Swiss president, known internationally for her role in the last-ditch rescue of Credit Suisse, has a reputation as a hardliner. The reality is more nuanced.

Federal President Karin Keller-Sutter relies on Platform X

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Swiss President joins X platform for 2025 term

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 Swiss minister Karin Keller-Sutter wants to use Platform X to communicate with the population during her term as president in 2025.

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