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Survey: Swiss question the country’s defence capabilities

Swiss doubt the country's defence capabilities, survey

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 Most people in Switzerland feel safe, but many doubt the country’s defence readiness, a survey published on Monday shows.

Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter defends the Federal Council’s austerity package in the National Council.

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Spring session wrap: parliament spares Swiss Abroad services from budget cuts

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The Swiss government's austerity package has been streamlined considerably by parliament. Federal funds for services linked to the Swiss Abroad have been spared.

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Switzerland’s queer community fears rollback of LGBTIQ+ rights

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Campaigns targeting the LGBTIQ+ community in the United States are also affecting Switzerland.

Silhouettes of people wearing rainbow-coloured umbrellas.

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Seven graphics showing how LGBTIQ+ people are doing in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 What is it like to live as a queer person in Switzerland? A study sheds light on discrimination, coming out, and self-harm.

Confederation expects poorer finances due to 13th AHV pension

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Swiss authorities expect poorer finances due to additional pension payments

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 The outlook for Switzerland's public finances has deteriorated for 2026 and 2027 due to the introduction of the 13th pension payment and an expected deficit in unemployment insurance.

Neutrality

Swiss parliament votes down direct counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 Swiss neutrality will not be defined further in the Constitution, after the two chambers of parliament turned down a direct counter-proposal to the so-called neutrality initiative.

A person laying flowers at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana

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A third of Swiss find aid for Crans-Montana victims too generous

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 The Swiss public is divided over the CHF50,000 ($63,100) in federal support to be paid to each victim of the Crans-Montana fire, a survey shows.

National Council wants 50-franc fee for hospital emergency visits

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Swiss lawmakers back CHF50 fee for emergency hospital visits

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 Adults seeking treatment at Swiss hospitals' accident and emergency (A&E) departments without a doctor's referral note should pay a fee of CHF50 ($63), say lawmakers in the House of Representatives.

Zurich court orders therapy for synagogue attacker

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Swiss man committed to secure clinic for therapy over antisemitic attacks

This content was published on Mar 18, 2026 A Zurich district court has ordered that a 27-year-old Swiss man be placed in a secure clinic to undergo psychiatric treatment after he assaulted Orthodox Jews and prepared an antisemitic knife attack that was thwarted in December 2024.

Parliament wants to allow double names on marriage again

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Swiss parliament agrees to allow double surnames again

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss Parliament advances bill allowing double surnames for couples.

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