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An SPD success in Germany – and a chancellor on probation
September 22, 2024
Coalition rift or not, chancellor's twilight - there is still something to celebrate for the Social Democrats (SPD) in Germany.
Projection: SPD wins against AfD in Brandenburg
September 22, 2024
The SPD has prevailed against the AfD in the state elections in Brandenburg. According to the first projections by ARD and ZDF, the Social Democrats are once again the strongest force in the state.
Forecasts: SPD wins against the AfD in Brandenburg
September 22, 2024
In the state elections in the eastern German state of Brandenburg, the ruling Social Democrats (SPD) narrowly held their ground against the right-wing populist Alternative for Germany (AfD) and once again became the strongest party.
A slap in the face and a success for the Federal Council and Parliament
September 22, 2024
No to pension fund reform, no to more biodiversity: voters made clear decisions on Sunday.
Jura government welcomes “historic referendum result”
September 22, 2024
On Sunday, the Jura government hailed the voters' approval of the Moutier Concordat as a "historic result".
The conservatives win the cantonal council elections in Schaffhausen
September 22, 2024
The conservatives are the winners of the Schaffhausen cantonal council elections: The FDP and SVP each gained one seat.
Federal Council and Parliament face a shambles after BVG rejection
September 22, 2024
The resounding "no" to the pension fund reform shows once again that complex reforms in old-age and occupational pension provision have a difficult time.
Voters clear the way for Moutier to change cantons
September 22, 2024
On Sunday, voters in the cantons of Bern and Jura cleared the way for the small town of Moutier to transfer from the canton of Bern to the canton of Jura at the start of 2026.
Baume-Schneider pleads for smaller reform steps after BVG rejection
September 22, 2024
Social Affairs Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider does not want to stick with the status quo after the resounding "no" to the pension fund reform.
Albert Rösti: “Measures for nature with caution and a sense of proportion”
September 22, 2024
Following the No to the biodiversity initiative, Environment Minister Albert Rösti is calling for prudent and measured measures in favor of a diverse and intact natural environment.
Decisions have been made on 18 proposals in 13 cantons
September 22, 2024
Bern and Jura have approved the transfer of the small town of Moutier to the canton of Jura by a large majority.
Mayor of Delsberg for Jura with four to five municipalities
September 22, 2024
According to the mayor of Delsberg, Damien Chappuis, the change of canton from Moutier will give the Jura "new momentum".
Bernese cantonal councillor Schnegg pleased with clear Moutier vote
September 22, 2024
Pierre Alain Schnegg, member of the Bernese cantonal government, expressed his delight on Sunday at the high level of approval in both cantons for the Moutier Concordat.
Pension fund reform has mobilized voters on average
September 22, 2024
The pension fund reform and the biodiversity initiative mobilized voters to an average extent.
Controversy over second pillar continues even after clear no vote by the people
September 22, 2024
The Left Party wants to improve women's pensions with care credits. The trade association is calling for a higher retirement age.
Priest in the canton of Vaud suspended after abuse allegations
September 22, 2024
A Catholic priest in a parish in the canton of Vaud has been suspended following allegations of abuse.
Watson on pension fund reform and the biodiversity initiative
September 22, 2024
The online portal Watson comments on the rejection of the pension fund reform and the no to the biodiversity initiative as follows: "The BVG reform and the biodiversity initiative have clearly failed.
SVP: Immigration threatens biodiversity – Center: Paralysis prevented
September 22, 2024
The SVP welcomed the No to the biodiversity initiative on Sunday. The electorate had had enough of "green know-it-alls".

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