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Flood risk in Switzerland is gradually decreasing
Dezember 15, 2023
The risk of flooding in Switzerland has eased with the dry weather on Friday. Falling water levels in most bodies of water and a stable high in the next few days should ensure a gradual normalization of the situation.
Ursula von der Leyen welcomes Switzerland’s draft mandate
Dezember 15, 2023
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Vice-Commissioner Maros Sefcovic have expressed their satisfaction with the draft Swiss mandate.
Federal Council adopts draft negotiating mandate with the EU
Dezember 15, 2023
On Friday, the Federal Council approved the draft negotiating mandate with the EU.
Reactions to EU negotiating mandate as expected
Dezember 15, 2023
The reactions to the presentation of Switzerland's negotiating mandate with the EU were largely as expected: The SVP rejects any rapprochement with the EU, the SP and trade unions are calling for improvements, and the business associations want negotiations as quickly as possible.
Zurich District Court: 10 years in prison after killing with a wooden club
Dezember 15, 2023
On Friday, the Zurich District Court sentenced a 39-year-old man to 10 years and 20 days in prison for intentional homicide and other offenses.
Uri police stop van with 14 people in the hold
Dezember 15, 2023
The Uri cantonal police stopped a van with 14 people in the hold in Flüelen on Friday.
The controversial dossiers in the EU negotiating mandate
Dezember 15, 2023
Disagreements on issues such as wage protection, immigration, dispute settlement and subsidies contributed to the failure of the framework agreement: the proposals for the controversial dossiers in the new negotiating mandate at a glance: Wage protection: Switzerland wants to adopt the EU Posting of Workers Directive in principle.
Swatch Group remains victorious in trademark dispute against Samsung
Dezember 15, 2023
The Swatch Group has won another trademark dispute against the South Korean technology giant Samsung.
Center welcomes the Federal Council’s “sectoral approach”
Dezember 15, 2023
The Center Party welcomes the Federal Council's intention to secure access to the EU internal market with new sectoral agreements.
SVP wants to fight “every institutional link to the EU”
Dezember 15, 2023
The SVP has rejected the draft for a new negotiating mandate with the EU. In a statement on Friday, it described it as "old wine in new bottles" and a "poisoned Christmas present".
Federal Council appoints EU chief negotiator number six with Franzen
Dezember 15, 2023
On Friday, the Federal Council appointed Deputy State Secretary Patric Franzen as EU chief negotiator.
Trade association urges swift negotiations
Dezember 15, 2023
The business umbrella organization Economiesuisse supports the early start of negotiations with the EU.
Cassis: “The devil is in the detail”
Dezember 15, 2023
According to Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, there are no red lines after the exploratory talks with the EU.
The Rhine near Basel is open to shipping again
Dezember 15, 2023
The flood situation on the Rhine near Basel calmed down again on Friday afternoon.
Man deported after amok alarm at school in Cortaillod NE
Dezember 15, 2023
The man arrested a week ago after a school shooting in Cortaillod, Neuchâtel, has been deported from Switzerland.
Employers’ association wants rapid negotiations with the EU
Dezember 15, 2023
The Swiss Employers' Association welcomes the draft negotiating mandate. It calls on the Federal Council to start negotiations with the EU quickly and to negotiate hard.
Ignazio Cassis: “There is still a lot to settle”
Dezember 15, 2023
Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis told the media in Bern on Friday that the foundations were solid enough to iron out some controversial elements.
Cantons welcome draft negotiating mandate with the EU
Dezember 15, 2023
The cantonal governments welcome the draft negotiating mandate with the EU. An important step has been taken with the opening of the consultation.

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