Swiss Politics

Swiss lawmakers back CHF50 fee for emergency hospital visits

National Council wants 50-franc fee for hospital emergency 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.

Federal Council warns against "No 10 million Swiss" initiative

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Swiss government warns against ten-million population cap

This content was published on Mar 16, 2026 Swiss government warns capping population at 10 million could harm prosperity and EU ties.

Foreign Affairs

Switzerland stopping short of releasing oil reserves, says president

This content was published on Mar 14, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin says there's currently no serious oil shortage in Switzerland so the country won't yet be heeding the International Energy Agency’s call to release oil reserves.

Frustrated Swiss expatriate: Former Basel Grand Council member Christine D'Souza protests in front of Basel City Hall.

Swiss Politics

Basel e-voting glitch leaves 2,000 votes uncounted

This content was published on Mar 13, 2026 Prosecutors are investigating possible electoral fraud in the e-voting glitch in Basel. The case could lead to a loss of public trust in the concept.

Council of States insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

Swiss Politics

Swiss Senate insists on counter-proposal to neutrality initiative

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss Senate narrowly supports a counter-proposal to the neutrality initiative.

The healthcare system takes another step towards digital technology

Health systems

Swiss healthcare takes step towards digitalisation

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss House of Representatives have given the greenlight for electronic prescriptions and medication plans.

Switzerland has three ageing nuclear plants with four reactors - Beznau I and II, Gösgen ( in picture) and Leibstadt - which are due to be phased out in the coming years.

Climate adaptation

Switzerland edges toward lifting ban on new nuclear plants

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Switzerland considers lifting its ban on new nuclear plants to boost energy security – learn more about the nationwide debate and what’s at stake.

Parliament wants to enable trial operation with e-collecting

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament backs trials of e-signature collection

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament has approved a bill for e-signature collection for initiatives.

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