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Ecological overhaul of Swiss economy faces ballot box defeat, poll finds

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 A majority of voters at home and abroad look set to reject the “environmental responsibility initiative” on February 9, according to a new survey.

Federal Chancellery files criminal complaint for false signatures

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Swiss authorities file criminal complaint for false signatures

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 The case of allegedly forged signatures for popular initiatives in Switzerland continues: the Federal Chancellery has filed a criminal complaint for the third time.

Federal government must set priorities for transport infrastructure projects

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Swiss government must prioritise transport projects

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Following the no to motorway expansions and additional costs for future rail infrastructure, the Swiss government must set priorities for road and rail expansion.

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Markus Ritter enters race for seat in Swiss government

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 Markus Ritter from the Centre Party has thrown his hat into the ring to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd on the seven-seat Swiss government.

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Let’s Talk: disagreeing on how to save the planet

This content was published on Jan 28, 2025 To preserve nature, we need to respect its limits. The two guests in our Let’s Talk debate agree on this but differ on what steps should be taken.

These changes will come into force in Switzerland on February 1

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Legal changes coming into force in Switzerland on February 1

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 Preventive regulation of the wolf population, rules for the import of dog puppies and higher minimum wages in the hospitality industry. On February 1, changes to laws and ordinances as well as other innovations come into force in Switzerland. Here is an overview:

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Accounts for 2024 slightly better than expected, announces Keller-Sutter

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 Switzerland's finance minister says the government spending deficit will be lower than initially projected.

Liberal Greens join launch initiative on parental leave

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Liberal Greens join launch of initiative on parental leave

This content was published on Jan 26, 2025 The Liberal Greens (PVL) together with an alliance of representatives from economic, social and political circles are launching an initiative for an 18-week "family leave." This was decided today by delegates meeting in Thun (BE).

Swiss People's Party launches fight against "submission treaty" at assembly

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Swiss People’s Party launches fight against EU ‘submission treaty’

This content was published on Jan 25, 2025 Three parties are holding their delegates' meetings this Saturday. The SVP Switzerland wants to rally its party base to fight against the treaty package negotiated with the EU. The Greens and GLP want to launch the popular initiative for more family time.

Viola Amherd: "I don't see that the situation is chaotic"

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Swiss defence minister denies ‘chaotic’ handover

This content was published on Jan 24, 2025 Outgoing Swiss defence minister Viola Amherd denies her succession plan is chaotic.

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