Swiss Politics

Are you ready for the June 14 Swiss votes?

This content was published on May 18, 2026 The results of the latest polls, our Let's Talk televised debate and background articles on the June 14 votes in Switzerland.

Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and UBS Chair Colm Kelleher after the collapse of Credit Suisse in March 2023.

Workplace

UBS: the bank that outgrew a country

This content was published on May 18, 2026 Can a state with nine million people host a financial behemoth?

The Swiss parliament wants to make it more difficult to switch from military to civilian service. There was a referendum against this proposal. Now the decision will be put to a vote on June 14.

Votes

Swiss voters to decide on new rules for civilian service

This content was published on May 13, 2026 The Swiss government and parliament want to restrict access to civilian service to bolster troop numbers. A referendum has been launched against this reform.

Demographics

Is a Swiss population cap to reduce immigration an unprecedented idea?

This content was published on May 13, 2026 A popular initiative is calling for restrictions so that Switzerland’s population does not exceed ten million before 2050. Is it the first proposal of its kind?

Swiss Diaspora

Switzerland to vote on 10 million population cap

This content was published on May 11, 2026 The "No to 10 million" immigration initiative will be put to a nationwide vote on June 14.

Domestic violence: towards "dynamic" monitoring

Swiss Politics

Switzerland to test live offender tracking in domestic violence cases

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Switzerland is planning to step up its fight against domestic violence by introducing round‑the‑clock, real‑time electronic monitoring of perpetrators, it has been reported.

EU reform on unemployed cross-border commuters: costs for Switzerland

Swiss Politics

Swiss warn EU jobless reform could cost millions

This content was published on May 8, 2026 A planned reform of unemployment insurance rules for European Union cross-border workers could prove costly for Switzerland, according to a new estimate.

Consumer confidence improves slightly, but remains weak

Swiss Politics

Swiss consumer confidence edges up but remains weak

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Swiss consumer confidence edged up in April, but economic expectations remain cautious and job insecurity elevated amid persistently high prices.

No more Swiss treated abroad from next week

Swiss Politics

Crans-Montana: last Swiss fire victim treated abroad set to return home

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Only one Swiss national remains in hospital abroad following the deadly Crans‑Montana fire and is set to return home next week. Forty‑one people were killed and dozens remain hospitalised.

The silhouettes of people on a rooftop terrace at sunset

Votes

First SBC poll shows Swiss evenly split on capping population at ten million

This content was published on May 8, 2026 Just over a month before a nationwide vote, the outcome of the 'No to ten million' immigration initiative is too close to call.

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