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Joy and serenity on the part of the Projurassiers in Moutier
September 22, 2024
After the cantons of Bern and Jura voted in favor of the Moutier Concordat, the mood in the Bernese Jura town remained calm and relaxed on Sunday.
Political scientists see AHV figures chaos as “sticking point” in BVG campaign
September 22, 2024
For the research institute gfs.bern, there are various reasons why the pension fund reform fell at the ballot box.
Farmers’ association: population recognized effects
September 22, 2024
For the Swiss Farmers' Union, the electorate has recognized the negative impact of the biodiversity initiative on food production, the expansion of renewable energies and the construction industry.
The “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” on the BVG reform
September 22, 2024
The "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" (NZZ) comments on the rejection of the pension fund reform as follows: "A highly unholy alliance has sunk the bill on occupational pensions.
The canton of Bern says yes to the change of canton from Moutier
September 22, 2024
The small town of Moutier is expected to become part of the Jura at the beginning of 2026.
The “Blick” on the biodiversity initiative
September 22, 2024
Blick" comments on the rejection of the biodiversity initiative as follows: "The biodiversity initiative is one of a long list of referendums that the Swiss have rejected.
The way is clear for the change of canton from Moutier
September 22, 2024
The canton of Bern clearly approved the concordat governing the change of canton from Moutier to Jura on Sunday with 83.
St. Gallen City Council re-elected in first ballot
September 22, 2024
All members of the St. Gallen City Council were re-elected in the first round of voting on Sunday.
For the SVP, the Swiss population wants “no BVG experiments”
September 22, 2024
For the SVP Switzerland, the No to the BVG reform means that the population "does not want any BVG experiments".
Swiss Radio and Television SRF on the BVG reform
September 22, 2024
Swiss Radio and Television SRF comments on the rejection of the pension fund reform as follows: "A 'no' vote was ultimately expected, but it is a surprise in this clarity.
Canton of Jura wants to absorb Bernese town of Moutier
September 22, 2024
The canton of Jura welcomes the Bernese Jura town of Moutier. As expected, voters clearly approved the treaty governing the transfer of the canton of Bern to the Jura on Sunday.
Gastrosuisse pleased with No to BVG reform
September 22, 2024
The gastronomy association Gastrosuisse has welcomed the referendum on the BVG reform.
Girl dies after accident in collective garage in Stallikon ZH
September 22, 2024
The six-year-old girl who suffered life-threatening injuries in an accident in a collective garage in Stallikon ZH on Friday evening died on Saturday evening.
For Alliance F, Switzerland has “missed a historic opportunity”
September 22, 2024
For the non-partisan women's umbrella organization Alliance F, Switzerland has missed a "historic opportunity" by voting no to the BVG reform: the opportunity to improve the pension situation of many women in the country.
Fribourg voters approve supplementary benefits for families
September 22, 2024
The canton of Fribourg can provide financial relief for families at risk of poverty.
Trade association calls for higher retirement age
September 22, 2024
Following the "no" to the BVG reform, the Swiss Trade Association wants to advocate a gradual increase in the retirement age.
SP calls for climate investments – FDP relies on personal responsibility
September 22, 2024
The SP regrets the "no" to the biodiversity initiative in Sunday's vote. Major public investment is needed to counter species extinction and climate change.
Basel-Landschaft voters say yes to a freeze on doctors
September 22, 2024
The ban on doctors in the canton of Baselland is a fact: on Sunday, the electorate said yes to the corresponding partial revision of the Health Act with a majority of 61.

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