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Swiss Council of States Commission Rejects ILO Convention Against Violence
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Rechtskommission des Ständerats (RK-S) has voted against ratifying the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention on Violence and Harassment in the World of Work.
“Chancellor Walter Thurnherr Resigns After Crisis Legislature”
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the 60-year-old Mitte-Politiker and eighth Bundesrat, announced his resignation from the position of Bundeskanzler at the end of 2023 after eight years and a legislative term full of crises.
Woman in Critical Condition After Boat Accident in the Rhine Gorge
August 16, 2023
On Tuesday, a 48-year-old woman was seriously injured in a boating accident in the Rheinschlucht below Versam in Graubünden, Switzerland.
The Federal Council Implements the Eleventh Sanctions Package of the EU Against Russia
August 16, 2023
The Swiss government has implemented additional sanctions against Russia in response to the EU's sanctions imposed on June 23rd.
The Gotthard Base Tunnel will remain closed for travel for months.
August 16, 2023
The repair work in the Gotthard Base Tunnel is expected to take several months. Initial estimates of the damage have been exceeded, with 16 derailed and partially severely damaged freight cars still in the tunnel.
Politologist: Thurnherr’s Resignation Opens Up New Field of Action
August 16, 2023
The unexpected resignation of Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr could expand the scope of action of the parties in the next or next-but-one Federal Council elections.
Outgoing Federal Chancellor Sees Better Crisis Management
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the outgoing Federal Chancellor, has praised the improved and accelerated crisis management of the Federal government, particularly in relation to the collapse of the major bank Credit Suisse.
“I Have No Idea What I’m Going to Do”
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the current Federal Chancellor of Switzerland, has not yet made any plans for what he will do after his time in office.
Zurich Couples Remove Love Vows with the Partition Plate
August 16, 2023
On Wednesday afternoon, many declarations of love were saved on the Zurich Mühlesteg.
“Personality is More Important than the Party Platform”
August 16, 2023
The outgoing Swiss Federal Chancellor, Walter Thurnherr, has stated that the political party affiliation of his successor is not important.
The “Eighth Federal Council” will vacate its seat at the end of the year.
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the unofficial eighth member of the Swiss Federal Council, announced his resignation on Wednesday.
Swiss Hotels Count More Overnight Stays in July
August 16, 2023
In July, Swiss hotels experienced a 3.2% increase in overnight stays compared to the same month in the previous year.
The Federal Council Will Allocate an Additional 2.6 Billion Swiss Francs for Railway Infrastructure
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has requested 2.6 billion francs from the Railway Infrastructure Fund to build a nine kilometre long railway tunnel between Lausanne and Geneva.
Turnheer Looks Back on Eight Satisfying Years
August 16, 2023
Walter Turnheer, the German Chancellor, announced his resignation from office at the end of the legislative period on Wednesday.
Thurnherr Steps Down After “Worst Legislature”
August 16, 2023
Walter Thurnherr, the Swiss Federal Chancellor, announced his resignation, but stated that it had nothing to do with the atmosphere in the Federal Council.
Thurnherr Wishes for Succession with Knowledge of Administration
August 16, 2023
Outgoing Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr wishes for a successor with good knowledge of administration and political processes.
The Federal Council Insists on Five Percent Interest on Arrears
August 16, 2023
The Swiss Federal Council has decided against reforming the current fixed interest rate of 5% for late payments.
Two Media Conferences on Today’s Federal Council Meeting
August 16, 2023
Two media conferences will be held at today's Federal Council meeting. At 1.00 p.

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