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Swiss government rules out further budget cuts for 2027

No further budget cuts are on the horizon for 2027

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Further cuts to the federal budget will not be needed in 2027, the Federal Council said on Wednesday.

The government is introducing compulsory service in the security sector

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Swiss government backs compulsory civil protection service

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Switzerland plans compulsory civil protection service to boost personnel.

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Swiss-EU electricity agreement clears first hurdle

This content was published on Jun 24, 2026 Swiss-EU electricity deal advances in parliament, promising market access and consumer choice.

Fossil fuels and climate: an aerial view of the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California, US.

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Swiss finance under scrutiny over climate impact

This content was published on Jun 23, 2026 This explainer shows where Swiss capital flows into fossil fuels, how authorities monitor those investments, and why their heavy carbon footprint abroad has become a political flashpoint.

Opponents of the Mercosur agreement are queuing up at the lectern in the National Council.

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Switzerland’s biggest issues get bogged down in parliament

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 Whether it’s pensions funding, nuclear power stations or free trade with Mercosur, parliament is struggling with the major issues. A look back at the summer session.

The Federal Council supports the organisation of the 2038 Winter Olympics

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Swiss government ready to support 2038 Winter Olympics with cash

This content was published on Jun 22, 2026 The Swiss government says it is ready to offer up to CHF200 million ($247 million) for Switzerland to host the 2038 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Require a criminal record check for applications for residence permits

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Swiss parliament backs criminal record checks for foreign permits

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss parliament supports nationwide criminal record checks for foreign permit applicants.

The Council of States wants to allow deportations outside Europe

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Swiss Senate seeks to allow deportations outside Europe

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss Senate backs deportations of rejected asylum seekers outside Europe.

Parliament increases VAT for the 13th AVS pension

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Swiss House backs VAT hike; rejects mixed financing for 13th pension

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss Parliament approves VAT hike to fund the 13th AHV pension payment but rejects mixed funding proposal.

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Swiss parliament considers adding AI apps to media copyright bill

This content was published on Jun 17, 2026 Swiss parliament sends media copyright bill back for review to address AI impacts.

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