Federal council supports Swiss steel industry with current and future measures, for now.

Federal council report reveals manageable trade dependencies for Switzerland amid geopolitical tensions.

The Swiss government proposes a 320 million francs investment in the "Swiss Government Cloud" to advance digital transformation, with Parliament deciding on a CHF 247 million commitment credit.

The Swiss Federal Council seeks to enhance the fight against money laundering with a new national transparency register and extended due diligence obligations for lawyers.

The National Commission for the Prevention of Torture urges closing Jura prison due to inhumane and degrading conditions.

Switzerland sees a 1.6% rise in AHV retirement pensions, with income exceeding expenditures in 2023.

The Switzerland-EU agreement streamlines product export and import, preventing multimillion-franc costs for Swiss businesses.

Climate ruling by the European Court of Human Rights criticized as "legally untenable" by Brigitte Pfiffner, citing policy overreach and inadequate legal reasoning.

In a bid to optimise expenditures, the Council of States committee suggests a significant reduction in supplementary credits for federal asylum centres.

As Switzerland embraces transparency, the Federal Council moves to include crypto assets under AEOI, levelling the playing field for financial transparency.

In a legal battle that underscores privacy rights, "Weltwoche" was compelled to withdraw an article about a Zurich judge due to a controversial secret recording.

Early morning police action in Bern, ongoing negotiations in Basel, and escalating protests in Zurich highlight a turbulent week for Swiss universities facing ultimatums.

KEYSTONE/Anthony Anex The upcoming Council of Europe ministerial meeting in Strasbourg is set to address pivotal issues, including the war in Ukraine and a new framework agreement on artificial intelligence (AI).

Swiss universities in Bern, Basel, Fribourg, and Geneva face disruptions due to ongoing pro-Palestinian protests demanding academic boycotts and removal of memorials.

Amid escalating AI advancements, US and Chinese officials are set to discuss the strategic implications and risks of AI technologies in Geneva.

Switzerland sees the revival of a communist party with the establishment of the Revolutionary Communist Party (RKP) in Burgdorf BE, gathering over 300 members during its inaugural congress.

Federal Councillor Amherd is in favour of the 15 billion package, charitable funds for millionaires and the call for more security for Jewish students: This and more can be found in the Sunday papers.

The new 24-hour asylum procedure implemented in Zurich for North African countries with low recognition rates has significantly reduced application numbers and streamlined processing.