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Inclusion initiative submitted to the Federal Chancellery
September 5, 2024
The sponsors of the inclusion initiative submitted 108,000 collected signatures to the Federal Chancellery in Bern on Thursday.
FDP and SVP welcome expert report, SP and Greens reject it
September 5, 2024
The report on the situation of the federal finances presented by a group of experts on Thursday was received differently by the parties.
Savings proposals: FDP praises expert report, Greens criticize
September 5, 2024
The FDP Switzerland welcomes the expert report on the analysis of federal finances presented on Thursday.
Federal Chancellery intensifies signature verification of initiatives
September 5, 2024
The Federal Chancellery should have been more proactive in informing the public about the suspected forged signatures on initiatives.
Hotelleriesuisse Director Nicole Brändle steps down
September 5, 2024
Nicole Brändle has announced her resignation as Director of the industry association Hotelleriesuisse.
Human Rights Court should stick to its core task
September 5, 2024
The criticism of the European Court of Human Rights following the ruling in the case of the climate seniors shows no sign of abating.
Savings proposals: Cantons against premature shifting of burdens
September 5, 2024
The Conference of Cantonal Governments recognizes that the Confederation must do something to improve its financial budget.
Savings proposals: SVP wants to go further, SP wants more revenue
September 5, 2024
The SVP Switzerland welcomes the expert group's savings proposals to reduce the burden on the federal budget.
This is where the group of experts sees the greatest savings potential for the federal government
September 5, 2024
Without corrective measures, the strong growth in expenditure will lead to high structural deficits in the federal budget in the coming years.
According to experts, the federal government can do without billions in expenditure
September 5, 2024
The group of experts appointed in the spring identifies up to CHF 5 billion in potential savings in the federal budget.
National Council committee demands clarity on signature scam
September 5, 2024
The ban on commercial signature collections, which failed in parliament three years ago, will not be relaunched.
Lightning flashed 320,000 times in Switzerland this summer
September 5, 2024
There were a total of 320,036 lightning strikes in Switzerland this summer - most of them in the cantons of Bern (46,412) and St.
Birgit Steinegger receives Lifetime Award
September 5, 2024
Actress Birgit Steinegger will receive the "Lifetime Award" in Zurich on Saturday.
Important points from the EFTA free trade agreement with India
September 5, 2024
The European Free Trade Association, of which Switzerland is a member, and India have negotiated a free trade agreement over 16 years.
Prix Montagne 2024 goes to shoe repair workshop in Val Poschiavo
September 5, 2024
The Prix Montagna 2024 has been awarded to the shoemaker New Rada in Le Prese, Graubünden.
Parents allegedly killed disabled child – trial in Aargau
September 5, 2024
The parents and grandmother of a three-year-old girl will stand trial before the District Court of Bremgarten AG from today, Monday.
Sustainable companies less often involved in scandals according to study
September 5, 2024
Companies that pursue sustainable goals are less susceptible to scandals such as corruption, fraud or environmental pollution.
Road between Stalden and Saas-Almagell closed after landslide
September 5, 2024
Heavy rainfall in the Upper Valais caused flooding and landslides on Thursday. The Saas Valley was cut off from the outside world after the cantonal road was buried by a mudslide.

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