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Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd announces resignation

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This content was published on Jan 15, 2025 Swiss Defence Minister Viola Amherd has announced that she will step down at the end of March.

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WEF 2025: Trump will speak virtually, Zelensky in Davos

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WEF: Trump to speak virtually, Zelensky to appear in person

This content was published on Jan 14, 2025 US President-elect Donald Trump will attend this year's annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos via video conference. He is scheduled to speak on January 23.

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EU states approve Swiss participation in military project

This content was published on Jan 14, 2025 The member states of the European Union have approved Switzerland’s participation in a European defence project.

WEF: employed the military to ensure security

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Swiss army to ensure security at WEF

This content was published on Jan 13, 2025 The Swiss army will once again support canton Graubünden in security measures for the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

Employers' association formulates measures against wage dumping

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Swiss employers’ association proposes measures against wage dumping

This content was published on Jan 13, 2025 Roland Müller, director of the Swiss Employers' Association, has put forward possible measures to prevent wage dumping in Switzerland with regard to the new EU treaties.

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Swiss urged to help the climate by eating more healthily

This content was published on Jan 13, 2025 The Swiss government's nutritional recommendations can make a significant contribution to achieving climate objectives, say NGOs – provided the most environmentally friendly foods are chosen.

Gerhard Pfister criticizes SVP call for resignation

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Pfister criticises People’s Party calls for Amherd’s resignation

This content was published on Jan 13, 2025 Gerhard Pfister, president of the Centre Party, has criticised the Swiss People's Party's demand for the resignation of the Centre Party's Defence Minister Viola Amherd.

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EU cuts aid to Hungary, Switzerland continues

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 Earlier this year, the European Commission withdrew planned EU aid to Hungary because of violations of the rule of law. Switzerland shares the EU's doubts, but continues to pay its cohesion contribution to Hungary.

Head of Swiss municipal association warns of asylum system collapse

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Head of Swiss municipalities warns of asylum system collapse

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 The director of the Swiss Association of Municipalities has warned of an impending collapse of the asylum system.

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