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Cantons weigh up value of lump sum tax

This content was published on Oct 6, 2014 With lump sum taxation going to a nationwide vote in November, how much money do tax-friendly cantons stand to lose?

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US ambassador: Swiss are at start of terrorism debate

This content was published on Oct 5, 2014 “In a certain respect it’s a good thing that the danger is now visible in Switzerland,” she said in an interview with the Schweiz am Sonntag. Last month it was reported that three Iraqi nationals had been detained in Switzerland “since the spring” under suspicion of membership and support of the Islamic State. In addition,…

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Voters continue to gravitate towards the centre

This content was published on Oct 3, 2014 With one year to go until the next federal election, immigration has once again proved to be the top issue.

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Swiss billionaire may fund new bilateral initiative

This content was published on Oct 3, 2014 Swiss billionaire Hansjörg Wyss says he would be prepared to finance an initiative to consolidate Switzerland’s bilateral agreements with the European Union as a solution to the controversial February 9 vote curbing immigration from Europe.

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Strength of political parties 1919 -2011

This content was published on Oct 2, 2014

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Low tax cantons struggling to balance books

This content was published on Sep 29, 2014 Swiss cantons with low tax rates are increasingly finding this strategy tested due to pressure on local finances.

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Voters weren’t up for a radical cure, say media

This content was published on Sep 29, 2014 The idea of a single Swiss health insurance has exposed flaws in the current system and will hopefully lead to improvements, say media pundits.

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Transparency in politics has no majority appeal

This content was published on Sep 28, 2014 Voters in Canton Aargau rejected an initiative seeking to shed light on politicians’ financial activities.

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Health policy battle exposes interest groups’ political reach

This content was published on Sep 28, 2014 The debate leading up to the national vote on public health insurance has reawakened controversy on the role of lobbies in Swiss healthcare policy.

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Single health insurance system set for defeat

This content was published on Sep 27, 2014 Barring a major upset, Swiss voters will throw out a proposal to introduce a single health insurance company on Sunday.

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