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Lausanne creative studio picked to design new Swiss banknotes

Lausanne design studio creates new Swiss

This content was published on Mar 4, 2026 The Lausanne design studio Emphase has won the Swiss National Bank's (SNB) competition to create the new banknote series.

Letzte Absprache vor einer Abstimmung im Nationalrat.

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What you need to know about the Swiss spring parliamentary session

This content was published on Mar 3, 2026 In its spring session, the Swiss parliament will take up several key issues for Swiss nationals abroad: child benefits for retirees, the Swiss Abroad Act, and, most importantly, federal funding.

Switzerland’s largest bank has been at odds with the government for nearly two years over plans to force it to increase its capital requirements by up to $26bn

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UBS told to tone down lobbying in row with Swiss government

This content was published on Mar 3, 2026 UBS explores extension of chief executive Sergio Ermotti’s tenure as it prepares for continued uncertainty.

Members of Swiss House of Representatives hold minute's silence in memory of Crans Montana fire victims.

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Swiss parliament remembers victims of Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 It is parliament's duty to "never forget" the disaster, said the president of the House, Pierre-André Page, as representatives held a moment's silence in honour of the victims.

Bilateral agreement signed by Guy Parmelin and Ursula von der Leyen

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Switzerland, EU sign package of agreements to strengthen ties

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Swiss President Guy Parmelin and the president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, signed a package of accords in Brussels on Monday designed to strengthen bilateral relations.

University representatives warn against cuts by the Federal Council

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Students, lecturers warn Swiss parliament against cuts to education sector

This content was published on Mar 2, 2026 Students, lecturers and research staff "continue to categorically reject" the Swiss government's plan to cut education and research subsidies, a coalition said on Monday.

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The final stretch before the March 8 vote

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 The Swiss are heading to the polls in just over a week. Latest trends, debates and detailed explanations.

Swiss Army soldiers during a combat exercise with a mortar at the Hinterrhein military training area.

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Why Switzerland is struggling with its national defence

This content was published on Feb 26, 2026 Switzerland’s neighbours increasingly see the country as a potential weak link in European security. But at home defence is hardly a priority on the political agenda.

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March 8 vote poll: opposition grows to reducing Swiss media licence fee

This content was published on Feb 25, 2026 The no vote share now stands at 54%, according to the second SBC poll ahead of the federal vote on March 8.

The banking sector has been particularly affected by redundancies.

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Why unemployment in Switzerland is increasing more than elsewhere in Europe

This content was published on Feb 24, 2026 The number of people in Switzerland who are out of work increased for the second year in a row. This contrasts with the situation in the European Union.

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