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Initiative to lower health premiums on the Social Democratic Party’s agenda

Initiative to lower premiums on the agenda at the SP congress

This content was published on Oct 25, 2025 Switzerland’s Social Democratic Party is launching an to lower health insurance premiums for lower- and middle-income groups.

Majority of cantons anticipate a deficit in the 2026 budget

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Most Swiss cantons expect budget deficits in 2026

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 Most cantons are expecting a deficit in their budgets for 2026. In several cantons, austerity programmes are either already underway or planned. In others, tax cuts are foreseen.

While the integration of older employees is good in Switzerland by international comparison, people who lose their jobs over the age of 55 often find it difficult to find new work.

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Study reveals levels of age discrimination in Swiss workplace

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 According to a recent study, three-quarters of human resources managers acknowledge the existence of age discrimination in Swiss companies.

The Confederation remains vigilant in the face of avian flu

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Swiss government remains vigilant as bird flu cases increase across Europe

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 The Swiss government is closely monitoring the situation following the recent outbreak of a major wave of highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, in neighbouring Germany.

Photo of a woman in front of hotel in Bern.

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Swiss vote: taxing the rich to save the planet?

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 Tax the super-rich in Switzerland on their inheritance and use the money to tackle the climate crisis: this is what the Young Socialists party is proposing.

Civil defence participants on duty: if the civic service initiative is adopted, such offers will be more broadly supported.

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November 30 vote: Swiss set to reject new inheritance tax

This content was published on Oct 24, 2025 A poll shows the Swiss public’s clear rejection of an initiative seeking a new tax on big inheritances and scepticism towards a proposal calling for civic service for all.

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Swiss government seeks solutions to medicine shortages

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Swiss experts propose measures to tackle medicine shortages.

CF: asylum, travel abroad only exceptionally possible

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Swiss government to restrict travel for asylum seekers except Ukrainians

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Switzerland plans to restrict travel for most asylum seekers except Ukrainians.

Federal Council rejects ban on children's headscarves in schools

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Swiss government rejects ban on children’s headscarves in schools

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 Swiss government rejects nationwide headscarf ban for schoolchildren.

Federal Council rejects wind power popular initiatives without a counter-proposal

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Swiss government rejects wind power initiatives

This content was published on Oct 22, 2025 The Swiss government has rejected two initiatives that it fears could restrict the expansion of wind power.

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