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Geneva authorities and activists agree on ‘No G7’ demo route

Geneva and G7 opponents reach compromise on demonstration route

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Geneva authorities and protest organisers have agreed on the route for a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit.

Federal Council still does not want to participate in EU Copernicus programme

Climate adaptation

Switzerland will not join EU Copernicus scheme in coming years

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 The Swiss government has opted not to take part in the EU Copernicus Earth observation scheme in the coming years, citing budget constraints.

A woman wearing the Ukrainian flag speaks to the crowd during a demonstration against the Russian invasion of Ukraine in Zuerich, Switzerland, on Thursday, March 3, 2022. (KEYSTONE/Michael Buholzer)

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Swiss cantons brace for millions in costs for Ukrainian refugees

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Cantons and municipalities are warning of substantial additional costs as Ukrainians with protection status S begin transitioning to regular social assistance from 2027. Nationwide, the extra burden is estimated at around CHF300 million.

SEF 2026: Sergio Ermotti reaffirms his intention to stay in Switzerland

Workplace

UBS CEO reaffirms bank’s commitment to Switzerland

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 UBS boss Sergio Ermotti has again dismissed relocation rumours, stressing the Swiss bank’s commitment to Switzerland as its headquarters.

Swiss democracy

Swiss direct democracy found to better reflect what citizens want

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Voters increasingly think parliaments don’t represent their views. Does direct democracy do a better job? In Switzerland, it does, says research.

Swiss democracy

Swiss parliament rejects return to joint taxation of spouses

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected an initiative by the Centre Party to combat the result of a nationwide vote last March to end the joint taxation of spouses.

Help for victims of violence must be standardised in Switzerland

Swiss Politics

Swiss House of Representatives backs plan to improve support for victims of violence

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The government’s reform is part of a broader push in recent years to tackle violence against women, which has been on the rise in Switzerland.

Swiss Politics

Final stretch before the June 14 vote

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 With just over a week to go until the vote, discover the latest polling trends, key debates and detailed explanations.

Votes

June 14 vote: Swiss set to reject cap on population, says poll

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 Less than two weeks before a nationwide vote, 52% of respondents are against the “No to ten million!” immigration initiative.

Votes

Vote to cap Swiss population comes under international scrutiny

This content was published on Jun 2, 2026 A right-wing initiative to limit Switzerland's population to ten million is attracting above-average media attention abroad.

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