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Sunday, February 18 – Weekly Roundup

18 February 2024

Switzerland confronts a spectrum of issues, workplace bullying at the Federal Intelligence Service, and alleged corporate misconduct by ABB, highlighting the need for systemic reforms and accountability.

Nuclear Petition

Nuclear Petition Gathers 130,000 Signatures for Energy Freedom

16 February 2024

Citizens rally for the right to build nuclear plants, submitting a significant petition against the 2017 ban.

140,000 Signatures to Tax the Rich for Eco-Reconstruction

8 February 2024

Swiss climate change initiative advocates for taxing large inheritances to fund a greener economy.

Swiss Probably Not Affected by Lufthansa Warning Strike

5 February 2024

Lufthansa Faces Major Disruption as Verdi Union Calls for Strike, Exempting Swiss Flights.

Swisscom Buy 1200 Electric Vehicles

5 February 2024

Swisscom embarks on a green journey, transitioning over 1200 vehicles to electric by 2030 to cut CO2 emissions.

Swiss Sanctions on Russia

Swiss Sanctions on Russia: Neutrality in Question

31 January 2024

Swiss Sanctions on Russia escalate as Switzerland aligns with EU against Ukraine aggression, challenging its long-standing neutral stance.

Wind Power Protest

Wind Power Protest: Public Support for Conservation Grows

29 January 2024

Wind power protest in Switzerland calls for constitutional changes, demanding forest preservation and public voting on wind turbine projects.

Swiss Nuclear Power Plant: 22 Incidents Reported in 2023

25 January 2024

Swiss Nuclear Power Plant experiences 22 reportable incidents in 2023, yet maintains strict safety compliance, ensuring no harm to people or environment.

Swiss Climate

Swiss Climate: SVP Call Referendum on CO2 Targets in Valais

24 January 2024

Swiss Climate Policy Faces Referendum Challenge by SVP Swiss climate policy faces a new challenge as the Swiss People's Party (SVP) initiates a referendum against the Valais climate law.

Rafael Grossi

Rafael Grossi Believes in a Bright Nuclear Future for Switzerland

19 January 2024

IAEA Chief Rafael Grossi lauds Swiss nuclear energy, anticipates its vital role in the nation's future.

Werner Luginbühl

Werner Luginbühl Cautions Power Supply Problems Next Year

18 January 2024

Werner Luginbühl's Cautionary Words on Switzerland's Winter Power Supply Werner Luginbühl, President of the Swiss Federal Electricity Commission (Elcom), has issued a cautionary statement regarding the upcoming winter's power supply.

Swiss Gas Agreement

Swiss Gas Agreement with Italy Wanted in 2024

16 January 2024

Advancing Energy Solidarity: Switzerland, Germany, and Italy Forge Critical Gas Agreement Amidst European Energy Challenges.

Cham ZG

Cham ZG’s Win the Watt d’Or Energy Award

11 January 2024

Cham ZG Take Leap Towards Sustainable Living Recognized Nationally Cham's Renewable Energy Milestone In the heart of Cham in Zug, an extraordinary transformation is underway.

Global Standstill in Wind Power Industry

30 November 2023

The wind power industry is under economic pressure across Europe: without the government, not much is possible in the sector.

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