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Celebration for 175 Years of the Federal Constitution
September 12, 2023
On Tuesday, Rita Famos, President of the Evangelical Reformed Church of Switzerland (EKS), celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Swiss Federal Constitution with a tweet.
The Federal Assembly Celebrates the 175th Anniversary of the Constitution with Solemnity and Humor
September 12, 2023
The United Federal Assembly gathered on Tuesday to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Constitution.
Federal Assembly Celebrates 175th Anniversary of Constitution
September 12, 2023
The United Federal Assembly convened on Tuesday to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Constitution.
Bund Launches Pilot Project with Information on Mastodon
September 12, 2023
The Swiss Federal Chancellery is running a pilot program to test the use of the decentralized and privacy-friendly social media platform Mastodon.
New Measures Against Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
September 12, 2023
The Roman Catholic Church in Switzerland has adopted new measures to combat sexual abuse in response to a pilot study released on Tuesday which documented 1002 cases of abuse in the Catholic Church in Switzerland over the past 70 years.
Councils Want to Oblige Cantons to Higher Premium Reductions
September 12, 2023
The Swiss Councils have agreed to a minimum amount of 3.5 to 7.5 percent of the costs of the obligatory basic health insurance for premium relief.
Older Employees at the Federal Government Not Disadvantaged According to the Council of States
September 12, 2023
The Swiss Ständerat has rejected a motion from former Zürcher SVP-Nationalrat Hans-Ueli Vogt which proposed changes to laws to prevent discrimination against older people in applications for federal positions.
The National Council is in favor of a license requirement for delivery vans in cross-border traffic.
September 12, 2023
The Swiss National Council has approved a revision of the Federal Law on the Licensing of Road Transport Companies, which will require road transport companies to obtain a license for delivery vans over two and a half tons.
Migrol Expands Network of E-Charging Stations
September 12, 2023
The Migros is expanding its network of electric vehicle charging stations across Switzerland.
The Council of States Does Not Want to Compensate Victims of Violence Abroad
September 12, 2023
Victims of violence in Switzerland, such as attacks abroad, will not be entitled to financial compensation or reparation.
Economy Switzerland Study: New Nuclear Power Plant Strengthens Supply Security
September 12, 2023
A new ETH study commissioned by Economiesuisse has concluded that the construction of a new nuclear power plant by 2040 and the extension of the lifespans of existing nuclear power plants would strengthen energy security.
The Council of States Against Humanitarian Action for Long-Term Emergency Assistance Recipients
September 12, 2023
The Swiss Council of States has rejected a motion to grant a second chance at a regular residence permit to people relying on emergency aid from old asylum procedures.
Senate Slows Down Relaxation of the Foreigners Law
September 12, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council's proposal to relax the Foreigners and Integration Act was initially approved by the Federal Councils, but has now been put on hold.
National Council will Expand Highway A1 to at Least Six Lanes
September 11, 2023
The Swiss National Council has voted to expand the A1 motorway between Bern and Zurich, and Lausanne and Geneva, to six lanes.
The Council of States Wants to Better Secure Provident Funds
September 11, 2023
The Swiss Council of States has passed a motion proposed by Peter Hegglin, a member of the Council of States from Zug, to better protect savings in pension funds and Säule 3a foundations.
The Council of States Does Not See a Need for Action on Energy Renovations.
September 11, 2023
The Swiss Ständerat has rejected a motion from the Nationalrat to amend the law to allow tax deductions for renovations and extensions of existing buildings that are beneficial to the environment and energy savings.
Parliament Agrees on Solar Requirement for Buildings
September 11, 2023
The Swiss Parliament has passed a law requiring solar panels to be installed on the roofs and facades of new and substantially renovated buildings.
The Council of States will Change the Taxation of High Gambling Winnings
September 11, 2023
The Swiss Ständerat has passed a motion proposed by Roberto Zanetti (SP/SO) which requires that lottery or gambling winnings of one million francs or more must be taxed in the canton where the winner was living at the time of the win.

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