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Donations for Ukraine lead to new record
18 October 2023
In 2022, more money than ever before was donated in Switzerland, at 2.5 billion Swiss francs.
Ticino voters decide on cantonal pension fund
18 October 2023
The electorate has the final say in the dispute over planned pension cuts for cantonal employees.
Civic movements launch initiative for stronger Constitution
18 October 2023
The initiative wants to give precedence to the Federal Constitution over international law.
Germany introduces border controls with Switzerland
17 October 2023
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser and Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider spoke on the phone on Monday.
Graubünden SP unanimously nominates Jon Pult as candidate for Federal Council
14 October 2023
Jon Pult was unanimously nominated as a candidate for the Federal Council at the extraordinary party conference of the SP Graubünden in Chur on Saturday.
Schedule for the Publication of Results on October 22nd
12 October 2023
The results of the National Council and Council of States elections held on October 22nd are expected to be published at different times.
Federal Council wants to ban radical Islamic Hamas in Switzerland
12 October 2023
The Federal Council wants to classify the radical Islamic Hamas as a terrorist organization and have it banned following the recent attacks on Israel.
Latest election barometer: a big SVP win, and a big loss for the Greens
12 October 2023
The winners of 2019 will lose and the losers will win: This is what the latest election barometer predicts before the national elections on October 22nd.
NATO to Establish a Liaison Office in Geneva
11 October 2023
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is considering the possibility of setting up a liaison office in Switzerland.
Swiss National Parliament Commission to Ban Hamas and Impose Sanctions
11 October 2023
The Swiss Security Policy Commission of the National Council (SIK-N) has reacted to the attack on Israel by proposing to ban Hamas and consider sanctions against it.
National referendum launched against renewable energy law
10 October 2023
A newly-founded small coalition has launched a referendum against the so-called Energy-Mantle Decree (Energie-Mantelerlass) which was passed by the Parliament.
10,000 bankruptcies expected in Switzerland in 2023
3 October 2023
In Switzerland, significantly more companies have filed for bankruptcy so far this year than last year.
Inflation rises to 1.7 percent in September
3 October 2023
Inflation in Switzerland rose slightly in September for the first time in over six months.
One in five young people wants a strong leader
25 September 2023
A single strong leader is good for Switzerland: one in five adolescents and young adults agree.
Climate – Council of States bows to the new edition of the CO2 law
25 September 2023
The Federal Council wants to use incentives instead of bans to encourage the population to protect the climate and halve greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990.
Swiss Re expects further growth in the non-life market
11 September 2023
Swiss Re expects further growth in the global market for non-life reinsurance. Keystone/SDA© The increased number of storms occurring, demand more coverage among primary insurers, as the group announced at the industry meeting in Monte Carlo on Monday.
Street in Morocco
Switzerland May Help Morocco after Earthquake
9 September 2023
The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) activated the crisis team after the devastating earthquake in Morocco on Saturday night.
Zurich energy director wants better control over Axpo
9 September 2023
Zurich Energy Director Martin Neukom (Greens) stated on the SRF radio show "Samstagsrundschau" about the upcoming electricity price increase that he wants to involve Axpo more closely in the country's security of supply.

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