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Inheritance tax: do the super-rich already contribute enough?

On November 30, Switzerland will vote on a new inheritance tax. How logical are its demands?

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Oct 8, 2025

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The Senate will debate the relief package 27 in the coming winter session.

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Petition launched to save Swissinfo from government cuts

This content was published on Oct 6, 2025 The Swiss government wants to abolish the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's foreign mandate as part of a savings package. A petition is calling for the preservation of Swissinfo and the international programme.

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Right-wing Swiss party exceeds 30% for first time, says poll

This content was published on Oct 3, 2025 Following its victory in the 2023 federal elections, the Swiss People’s Party has set a record with 30.4% of voting intention.

Federal ballot: sabre-rattling to aid the visually impaired and blind

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Switzerland to make voting easier for the visually impaired

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Switzerland introduces Braille voting templates to make voting easier for the visually impaired.

Mass-Voll submits second complaint about e-ID vote

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Mass-Voll submits second complaint about Swiss e-ID vote

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 Mass-Voll files a second complaint over alleged donations in the Swiss e-ID vote.

Swiss Abroad

Swiss Abroad aim for seats in parliament

This content was published on Oct 2, 2025 What if the Swiss Abroad had their own elected representatives in federal parliament, like in France or Italy? The Organisation of the Swiss Abroad is working on this.

UBS criticises proposal to amend the Capital Adequacy Ordinance

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UBS criticises Swiss proposal to change capital adequacy requirements

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 UBS warns new Swiss capital rules could cut its capital by $11 billion, calling for more targeted and realistic regulations.

A wreath of flowers and candles commemorate the late National Councillor Alfred Heer.

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Politics in perspective: the Swiss autumn parliamentary session

This content was published on Sep 30, 2025 Heated arguments about immigration – and silence after the death of Alfred Heer.

The two items put to the vote on September 28, the e-ID and the abolition of rental value, were accepted.

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Swiss Abroad clearly supported e-ID

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 The Swiss Abroad were considerably more in favour of an electronic ID than voters in Switzerland. More surprisingly, they also overwhelmingly approved the end of rental tax.

Referendum committee calls for e-ID vote to be cancelled

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Referendum committee calls for e-ID vote in Switzerland to be cancelled

This content was published on Sep 29, 2025 Swiss referendum committee urges cancellation of e-ID vote over Swisscom's lobbying.

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