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The Gordian knot has been cut: EU agrees on asylum reform
Dezember 20, 2023
After years of negotiations, the EU can now tackle a major asylum reform. An agreement reached in Brussels on Wednesday provides for numerous tightening of the existing rules.
Switzerland will have to adopt parts of the new EU asylum policy
Dezember 20, 2023
As a Schengen/Dublin member, Switzerland will have to adopt parts of the reform of EU migration and asylum policy.
National Council does not want a levy for private jets and business aircraft
Dezember 20, 2023
Parliament does not want an aviation tax for private jets and business aircraft. The National Council voted 108 to 87, with 3 abstentions, against a proposal by the majority of its Committee for the Environment, Spatial Planning and Energy (Urek-N).
Berset awards presidential donation to two Fribourg organizations
Dezember 20, 2023
The outgoing President of the Swiss Confederation, Alain Berset, has awarded his presidential donation of CHF 5,000 to two charitable organizations in the canton of Fribourg.
Contraceptives to become free of charge in Geneva
Dezember 20, 2023
In Geneva, contraceptives should be free for everyone. This is the demand of a cantonal legislative initiative launched by the SP.
Agreement conference with new compromise proposal on UNRWA contribution
Dezember 20, 2023
In the dispute over the Swiss contribution to the Palestinian relief organization UNRWA, the Conciliation Conference has made a new compromise proposal.
Zurich High Court confirms expulsion for train pusher
Dezember 20, 2023
The Zurich High Court has confirmed the expulsion of an Eritrean man who pushed a woman in front of an arriving train in May 2021.
Woman denies alleged favoritism in Lucerne court
Dezember 20, 2023
The girlfriend of a woman accused of murder has had to answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court today (Wednesday) on charges including aiding and abetting.
Zurich city police have already shortened waiting times for encirclement
Dezember 20, 2023
The Zurich city police had already adapted their approach to the encirclement of demonstrators before the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) upheld the complaint against a police operation on May 1, 2011 on Tuesday.
Allegations against Bishop Morerod are not relevant under criminal law
Dezember 20, 2023
The Attorney General of Fribourg has not responded to the allegations made by Pastor Nicolas Betticher against Bishop Charles Morerod.
Swiss cabin crew agree to new collective labor agreement
Dezember 20, 2023
The long negotiations for better working conditions for Swiss flight attendants have now finally been concluded: The social partners have clearly accepted the new collective labor agreement (CLA).
2023 is the second warmest year since measurements began
Dezember 20, 2023
The year 2023 is the second warmest since measurements began. In terms of temperatures, it reached a national average annual temperature of 7.
ICRC finances stabilized again after drastic job cuts
Dezember 20, 2023
The finances of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are back in the black following drastic job cuts.
National Council wants 75 percent of greenhouse gas reduction in Switzerland
Dezember 20, 2023
Three quarters of the reduction in Switzerland's greenhouse gas emissions is to be achieved domestically.
Woman denies accusation of attempted murder in Lucerne court
Dezember 20, 2023
A 48-year-old woman had to face questions from the judges of the Lucerne Criminal Court on Wednesday.
Swiss cabin crew agree to new CLA
Dezember 20, 2023
The long negotiations for better working conditions for Swiss flight attendants have finally been concluded: The members of the cabin crew union Kapers have clearly accepted the new collective labor agreement (CLA).
Some individuals accumulate dozens of bankruptcies
Dezember 20, 2023
There are people in Switzerland who collect bankruptcies like stamps or garden gnomes.
Council of States wants to review leniency program
Dezember 20, 2023
In the fight against organized crime, the Federal Council should examine the introduction of a leniency programme.

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