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In Switzerland, New Year brings ‘burka ban’ and pension hikes

This content was published on Jan 1, 2025 A Swiss ban on facial coverings in public places comes into force on January 1, 2025.

Swiss Federal President Viola Amherd, left, welcomes European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, right, before a bilateral meeting on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Bern,

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What lies ahead: the Swiss political landscape in 2025

This content was published on Dec 31, 2024 The relations between Switzerland and the EU will be the biggest political issue of the coming year. This is a also key issue for the Swiss Abroad.

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The Swiss year 2024 in pictures

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 From major international conferences to natural disasters and extreme weather, Switzerland has seen many memorable events over the past 12 months.

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How Karin Keller-Sutter became too big to fail

This content was published on Dec 30, 2024 The incoming Swiss president, known internationally for her role in the last-ditch rescue of Credit Suisse, has a reputation as a hardliner. The reality is more nuanced.

Federal President Karin Keller-Sutter relies on Platform X

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Swiss President joins X platform for 2025 term

This content was published on Dec 27, 2024 Swiss minister Karin Keller-Sutter wants to use Platform X to communicate with the population during her term as president in 2025.

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Swiss ‘environmental responsibility’ initiative: essential for the left, unacceptable for the right

This content was published on Dec 23, 2024 On February 9 the Swiss will vote on a popular initiative on environmental responsibility. It calls for adapting the economy to the planet’s ecological limits within the next ten years.

Federal government focuses on hybrid conflicts and NATO cooperation

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Swiss security strategy will prioritise cyberdefence and NATO cooperation

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 The aim is to reduce vulnerabilities and increase Switzerland's defensive capabilities.

EU Commission President speaks of historic agreement

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EU Commission president says Swiss-EU deal is ‘historic’ agreement

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 At a joint media conference with Swiss President Viola Amherd in Bern, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen spoke of a "day of joy".

Negotiations between Switzerland and the EU concluded, objectives achieved

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Switzerland and EU reach deal on future bilateral relations

This content was published on Dec 20, 2024 Switzerland and the European Union have announced a political agreement to update their trading relationship after almost a decade of difficult talks.

Should the Swiss economy be adapted to the planet’s ecological limits?

What are your thoughts on the "environmental responsibility initiative" that will be decided on February 9, 2025.

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