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German Bundestag approves reform of the Constitutional Court
December 19, 2024
The German Bundestag passed a constitutional amendment on Thursday that is intended to protect the highest German court from political instrumentalization or blockade.
Self-driving shuttle bus to chauffeur airport employees
December 19, 2024
Zurich Airport wants to test a self-driving shuttle bus for employees of companies working at the airport.
National Council speaks out in favor of contributions for assisted living
December 19, 2024
AHV and IV pensioners in need of assistance who are entitled to supplementary benefits should increasingly be able to live at home thanks to care.
Council of States wants to speed up procedures for the construction of energy plants
December 19, 2024
Parliament wants to speed up the approval process for the construction of renewable energy plants.
Roche drug for Parkinson’s disease suffers failure
December 19, 2024
The pharmaceutical company Roche has to report a research setback. The antibody "Prasinezumab" has failed to meet the primary endpoint in a phase IIb study.
Higher army spending and cuts in development aid agreed
December 19, 2024
The federal budget for 2025 has been signed and sealed and complies with the debt brake requirements.
Indictment against two Swiss nationals for supporting IS
December 19, 2024
The Office of the Attorney General of Switzerland has filed charges against two Swiss nationals, aged 22 and 28, with the Federal Criminal Court.
Valais start-up combats food waste with brewer’s grains bread
December 19, 2024
The Valais start-up Proseed wants to reduce food waste with bread, pasta and chocolate made from by-products of the food industry.
Exports fall significantly from record level
December 19, 2024
Easy come, easy go. The high in Swiss exports in October was followed by a sharp drop in November.
Security gaps exist in AI models despite protective measures
December 19, 2024
AI models can be manipulated despite existing protective measures. Using targeted attacks, researchers in Lausanne were able to get these systems to generate dangerous or ethically questionable content.
Misox expects costs of 74 million francs after storms
December 19, 2024
The southern Graubünden valley of Misox is expecting costs of CHF 74.1 million to repair the massive storm damage from June.
Swiss stock market dips after Fed interest rate statements
December 19, 2024
The Swiss stock market plummeted in early trading on Thursday. The reason for this was negative guidance from the USA.
Parliamentary groups in the Glarus cantonal council demand cap on Axpo management salaries
December 19, 2024
In a joint motion, all parliamentary groups in the Glarus cantonal parliament have called for a cap on the salaries of the Axpo Group Executive Board.
BKW could build a new large-scale power plant in Mühleberg in the long term
December 19, 2024
BKW wants to use the site of the decommissioned Mühleberg nuclear power plant for energy supply even after dismantling.
Bank staff association demands resignation of Finma President
December 19, 2024
In view of the PUK report on the downfall of Credit Suisse, the Swiss Bank Employees Association is calling for personnel consequences.
Parliament approves adjusted Swiss contributions to IMF
December 19, 2024
Parliament has approved the adjustment of Swiss contributions to the resources of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Parliament paves the way for further digitalization of the justice system
December 19, 2024
The Swiss parliament has laid the foundations for end-to-end digital justice procedures in Switzerland.
Cantons should be able to compensate for the abolition of imputed rental value
December 19, 2024
The cantons are to be given the option of compensating for the loss of income resulting from the abolition of the imputed rental value with a substitute tax.

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