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Train derails in Ticino – line closed in Sigirino near Lugano
An empty passenger train derailed on a regional train line in Ticino on Friday. According to the police, there was extensive damage to the train and the infrastructure.
Federal Council relaunches European debate with conclusion of negotiations
Three federal councillors, several state secretaries and the chief negotiator have praised the outcome of the negotiations with the EU.
CS-PUK report: CS own funds facilitation in the media spotlight
In their reporting on the CS PUK, many media outlets are focusing on the mismanagement of CS management, which the Commission has denounced.
Clear fronts remain after conclusion of negotiations
As expected, clear fronts opened up once again on Friday in the assessment of the results of the negotiations on bilateral relations between Switzerland and the EU.
New Federal Council aircraft lands in Switzerland.
The new Federal Council aircraft has landed in Switzerland. The new state aircraft, a Bombardier Global 7500, is expected to enter service for the first time in spring 2025, the Federal Armaments Office announced on Friday.
New grace period for pipeline operator Nord Stream 2
The future of the Russian pipeline operator Nord Stream 2, which is burdened by high debts, is still up in the air.
SRF commentary on the EU negotiations
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) writes online about the negotiations with the EU: "In spring 2021, the Federal Council did something that the EU is not used to: the Swiss government broke off negotiations on the framework agreement.
EU parliamentarians welcome Switzerland-EU agreement
EU parliamentarians have welcomed the conclusion of negotiations between Switzerland and the EU.
Switzerland experienced an exceptional weather year in 2024
Switzerland has had an extremely warm year. It experienced the mildest winter on record and some very wet months, as the Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology reported on Friday.
Universities see significant negotiation successes
Swiss universities see significant negotiation successes for research and positive signals for education.
Swiss abroad see secure residence conditions
The Organization of the Swiss Abroad (OSA) believes that the conclusion of the negotiations between Switzerland and the EU will secure residence and working conditions.
SP believes the Federal Council has a duty to protect wages and public services
The SP welcomes the conclusion of the negotiations with the EU. The Federal Council now has a duty to present a balanced overall package that safeguards wage protection, strengthens public services and creates legal certainty in these areas.
Jans: “Institutional framework that creates legal certainty”
In the view of Justice Minister Beat Jans, the newly proposed institutional framework creates legal certainty in relations with the EU.
50 meetings with trade unions well utilized according to State Secretary
According to the State Secretary responsible, the 50 meetings with the social partners were used to analyze possible compensation measures.
Scienceindustries sees an important signal for Switzerland
Scienceindustries, the trade association for the chemical, pharmaceutical and life sciences industries, sees the material conclusion of negotiations with the EU as an important signal for Switzerland.
The center sees the outcome of the negotiations as clear progress
For the center, the new agreements between Switzerland and the EU are a clear step forward compared to the 2018 framework agreement.
Switzerland and EU “more than neighbors” according to Sefcovic
In a statement on Switzerland's agreement with the EU, EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic emphasized the close relationship.
AfD fan Elon Musk causes unrest in the German election campaign
US billionaire and Tesla founder Elon Musk has publicly revealed himself to be an AfD fan, causing a stir in the middle of the German parliamentary election campaign.

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