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Swiss jihadist’s parents receive suspended sentences

This content was published on Jan 30, 2025 The parents of the young jihadist who left for Syria to join the Islamic State have been given suspended sentences by the Federal Criminal Court.

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Feb 9 vote: are you ready?

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 The federal vote programme for 2025 is thinner than usual. The Swiss government cancelled the planned vote on May 18 due to the lack of voting issues for consideration.

Swiss vice-chancellor to step down in March

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 Six months into his tenure, Vice Chancellor Andrea Arcidiacono said he will leave the Federal Chancellery at the end of March.

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The Swiss-EU bilateral treaty updates, explained

This content was published on Jan 29, 2025 Switzerland has negotiated a new agreement with the EU, marking a new chapter in the history of a complex relationship. What is set to change?

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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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