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Liechtenstein is one of the last countries to join the IMF
September 22, 2024
The Principality of Liechtenstein is one of the last countries to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Maillard calls for more solidarity in pension fund pensions
September 22, 2024
Following the "no" to the pension fund reform, Pierre-Yves Maillard, President of the Swiss Federation of Trade Unions, is calling for more solidarity in the financing of pensions.
Counter-proposal to Zug’s transparency initiative passes
September 22, 2024
On Sunday, voters in Zug approved the leaner counter-proposal to the Young Alternative's transparency initiative.
Clear approval expected for Moutier Concordat (Trend)
September 22, 2024
In the cantons of Bern and Jura, there is clear support for the Moutier Concordat.
Uri population votes against expansion of solar obligation
September 22, 2024
On Sunday, the people of Uri voted clearly against an extended solar obligation on new buildings.
Solothurn cantonal government to appoint its own State Secretary in future
September 22, 2024
In future, the Solothurn cantonal government will be able to select and appoint the State Secretary itself.
Graubünden can build new training center for civil defence
September 22, 2024
The canton of Graubünden can build a new training center for civil defence. The new building, which will cost almost 19 million francs, was uncontested at the ballot box on Sunday, as it had previously been in parliament.
GLP: Missed opportunity to protect the natural heritage
September 22, 2024
By voting no to the biodiversity initiative, Switzerland has missed an opportunity to protect its natural heritage.
Biodiversity initiative fails due to majority of the cantons
September 22, 2024
The biodiversity initiative has been defeated by a majority of the cantons. This was confirmed after the count in 15 of the 26 cantons.
Geneva does not reduce taxes for entrepreneurs
September 22, 2024
Taxes for entrepreneurs are not to be lowered in the canton of Geneva. According to provisional results, the bill will be rejected on Sunday with 58% of votes against.
Schwyz approves 139 million loan for administration building
September 22, 2024
The Schwyz electorate has narrowly approved the new Kaltbach administration and security center.
Trade union federation calls for a change of course in pension policy
September 22, 2024
The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions (SGB) is calling for a change of course in pension policy following the "no" to the BVG reform.
Nidwalden municipalities receive more organizational freedom
September 22, 2024
The municipalities of Nidwalden will be given more organizational freedom. For example, the term of office of the presidency no longer necessarily lasts two years, but can now also last four years.
Trede: Farmers’ association sowed fear with false statements
September 22, 2024
The farmers' association sowed fear with false statements about the biodiversity initiative.
According to Pfister, disagreement among the middle classes damaged the SNB reform
September 22, 2024
Center Party President Gerhard Pfister sees the disagreement within the conservative camp as a reason for the failure of the BVG reform.
Zurich retains scholarship waiting period for temporarily admitted persons
September 22, 2024
Temporarily admitted persons in the canton of Zurich will still have to wait five years before they can apply for grants from the canton.
SP Co-President sees a lesson for the bourgeoisie
September 22, 2024
SP Co-President Mattea Meyer sees the No to the BVG reform as a lesson for the conservatives.
Election in eastern Brandenburg – How strong will the AfD be?
September 22, 2024
Voters in the eastern German state of Brandenburg are deciding the future balance of power in the state parliament today.

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