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Swiss parliament seeks to tighten asylum rules

Parliament increases pressure on the asylum sector

This content was published on Mar 12, 2026 Swiss parliament moves to tighten asylum rules and cut costs.

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Swiss lawmakers call for better pay for women in the army

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 Parliament says women in the Swiss armed forces should receive higher pay, with the Senate on Tuesday endorsing a motion - already approved by the House of Representatives - aimed at eliminating existing financial disadvantages.

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, and their lawyer.

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Crans-Montana bar owners investigated over money-laundering suspicions

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The financial activities of the owners of the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana are being investigated by federal police over allegations of money laundering, according to media reports.

Switzerland exported more war material in 2025

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Swiss arms exports jump 43% to CHF948 million

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 Swiss firms exported war materiel worth CHF948.2 million ($1.2 billion) in 2025 - 43% more than the previous year. Sixty-four countries bought ammunition, armoured vehicles and weapons produced by Swiss companies.

Savings plan: Member States want to cut back more on climate protection

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Swiss Senate seeks bigger cuts to climate protection

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 In ongoing negotiations over the federal savings plan, the Senate has proposed more extensive reductions to environment and regional transport budgets than those backed by the House of Representatives.

Antisemitism remains at high levels in Switzerland

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Antisemitic incidents in Switzerland remain at high level

This content was published on Mar 10, 2026 The number of antisemitic incidents in German, Italian and Romansh-speaking Switzerland remained high in 2025, according to a report published on Tuesday.

Swiss Abroad

Individual taxation receives massive support from Swiss Abroad

This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 On the whole, the Swiss Abroad voted in the same way as their compatriots in Switzerland on Sunday, with two small exceptions. An analysis.

Do you trust e-voting?

In canton Basel City, the online votes of the Swiss Abroad were not counted due to a technical incident. What effect does this have on your confidence in e-voting?

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Swiss government opts against crackdown on honorary consuls and shady dealings

This content was published on Mar 9, 2026 Despite a series of dubious incidents involving foreign honorary consuls in Switzerland, the government has decided against tightening oversight.

The SBC initiative seeks to reduce the annual licence fee for the national broadcaster from CHF335 ($431) to CHF200 and exempt all businesses.

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Swiss voters reject cuts to licence fee

This content was published on Mar 8, 2026 The Swiss have clearly rejected a proposal to reduce funding for Swissinfo's parent company.

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