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Federal Council must tackle improvements to the numerus clausus
September 23, 2024
The Federal Council must tackle improvements to the numerus clausus for medical studies.
National Council debates expansion of indirect press funding
September 23, 2024
On Monday evening, the National Council began debating a bill from its Transport and Telecommunications Committee on indirect press subsidies.
Many passenger trains have to use the Gotthard mountain route for maintenance
September 23, 2024
Some passenger trains will be able to travel through the Gotthard Base Tunnel in January and August 2025 despite planned maintenance work, but not all of them.
National Council wants to spend 16.4 billion on rail infrastructure
September 23, 2024
The National Council wants to spend CHF 16.4 billion on rail infrastructure between 2025 and 2028.
Confederation supports Euroskills in Geneva with 15 million francs
September 23, 2024
The European Skills Championships Euroskills will take place in the canton of Geneva at the end of September 2029.
Council of States does not want to allow the export of protective vests to Ukraine
September 23, 2024
The Council of States does not want to allow the delivery of protective vests to Ukraine.
The selective opting-up clause applies to the Sunrise IPO
September 23, 2024
Sunrise wants to be listed on the Swiss stock exchange by the end of the year and will be spun off from its parent company Liberty Global.
Axenstrasse closed near Flüelen from September 29
September 23, 2024
The Axenstrasse in the canton of Uri will have to be closed for almost two weeks from September 29 due to safety blasting between Flüelen and Tellsplatte.
City of St. Gallen corrects distribution of seats in city parliament
September 23, 2024
On Monday evening, the city of St. Gallen corrected the distribution of seats in the city parliament announced on Sunday after the renewal elections by five seats.
Council of States in favor of easing administrative burdens for farmers
September 23, 2024
Like the National Council, the Council of States also wants to ease the administrative burden on agriculture.
Council of States insists on protected designations of origin abroad
September 23, 2024
Swiss designations of origin (AOP) and protected geographical indications (PGI) should be recognized and respected abroad and the Federal Council should work towards this.
Swiss continues to suspend flights to and from Tel Aviv
September 23, 2024
Swiss will continue to suspend its flights to and from Tel Aviv in Israel up to and including October 14.
International whaling conference begins in Peru
September 23, 2024
The 69th conference of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has begun in the Peruvian capital Lima.
Council of States wants to weaken sanctions against Russia
September 23, 2024
The Council of States wants to relax the sanctions against Russia in the wake of the war against Ukraine due to constitutional concerns.
Lufthansa extends flight stop to Israel and Iran
September 23, 2024
In view of the tense security situation in the Middle East, Lufthansa is extending its flight stop to Israel and Iran.
Suicide capsule is not legally compliant according to the Federal Council
September 23, 2024
The Sarco suicide capsule is not legally compliant in two respects. This was stated by Health Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider on Monday during question time in the National Council.
More money is being spent on Swiss forests after all
September 23, 2024
On Monday, Parliament allocated CHF 521 million for the adaptation of forests to climate change for the years 2025 to 2028.
Parliament approves qualification agreement with London
September 23, 2024
Switzerland and the United Kingdom will mutually recognize professional qualifications on a permanent basis after Brexit.

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