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November 29 votes
Understand the issues to make informed decisions. Explore the upcoming federal votes through analysis, explainers and diverse perspectives.
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Should loud fireworks be banned in Switzerland?
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Could Switzerland soon say goodbye to loud fireworks?
Swiss to vote on nuclear power, foie gras and naturalisation in February 2027
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Citizens will vote on February 28, 2027, whether new nuclear power stations can be built in Switzerland, ten years after the construction of plants was banned. Four other issues are on the agenda.
Swiss to vote on VAT hike to fund the 13th pension payment
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In 2024, Swiss voters approved an additional annual 13th pension payment for retirees. Now they are voting again – on how to fund it.
The votes on November 29 are fast approaching – are you ready?
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The first SBC poll ahead of the November 29 votes shows strong support for the fireworks initiative. Voters remain undecided on the other three proposals.
Why Switzerland is voting on individual taxation again
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Earlier this year, Swiss voters backed a model of individual taxation that would scrap the so-called “marriage penalty”. Now another initiative – and another model – is on the ballot.
November 29 votes: flying start for Swiss fireworks initiative
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The first SBC poll ahead of the November 29 votes shows strong support for the fireworks initiative, while the outcomes of several other proposals remain uncertain.
Everything you need to know about exercising your political rights from abroad: practical guides, important steps, and helpful tips to ensure you can participate in votes and elections without any problems — no matter where you are.
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Voting from abroad: How to register for Swiss elections
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Switzerland grants voting rights to its citizens living abroad. If you want to exercise your voting rights, you must first get on the electoral register.
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Living outside Switzerland doesn’t mean losing your right to vote. Yet only a small percentage of Swiss citizens living abroad actually cast their ballots. Here’s a short guide on how to vote from abroad.
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What do direct democratic tools like popular initiatives and referendums really entail? And how has this unique system evolved over time?
Follow the key political issues affecting Swiss citizens living abroad and the impact of decisions made in Bern. Find out how the interests of the Swiss diaspora are represented in the Parliament.
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Zurich politicians condemn weekend riots
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Zurich parties condemn masked riots, urge tougher police action after fires, attacks on officers and two arrests.
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A lawyer representing several victims has called for the Crans-Montana government to be placed under partial administration and for its finances to be investigated.
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Several hundred people took part in protests in Zurich and Basel on Saturday night under the banner “On en a marre – en Suisse aussi” [We’ve had enough – in Switzerland too], echoing protests in France.
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A cyberattack has targeted the IT support platform used by post-compulsory education institutions in canton Vaud, resulting in the theft of personal data belonging to around 3,500 teachers and 38,000 students.
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At the global biodiversity summit, states agreed on measures designed to speed up the implementation of decisions taken in 2022.
