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Pension fund underfunding has increased
December 21, 2023
The underfunding of pension funds increased by almost a third to CHF 39.9 billion in 2022.
Federal government will investigate contact tracing in the pandemic
December 21, 2023
Together with the cantons, the Federal Council will take stock of contact tracing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Council of States approves budget compromise
December 21, 2023
The Federal Assembly is one step closer to reaching an agreement on the 2024 budget.
Pioneer and father of the Eiffel Tower: Gustave Eiffel died 100 years ago
December 21, 2023
He was a witty entrepreneur, a celebrated engineer and he created the French landmark par excellence: the Eiffel Tower.
Singer Stephan Sulke plans new album and tour at 80
December 21, 2023
Swiss musician Stephan Sulke (79, "Uschi, mach kein Quatsch") is planning a new album and tour for 2024.
National Council discusses accelerating the energy transition
December 21, 2023
The planning and approval procedures for hydroelectric, solar and wind power plants are to be accelerated so that the energy transition can gain momentum.
Shooting in Sion VS could hardly have been prevented, police say
December 21, 2023
According to the police, the shooting that left two people dead in Sion VS on December 11 could hardly have been prevented.
UBS CEO: Liquidation of CS would have triggered shock effects
December 20, 2023
According to UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti, Credit Suisse, which had run into difficulties, could have been liquidated "without a franc of loss for clients and taxpayers".
SP nominates Mustafa Atici for Basel government by-election
December 20, 2023
On Wednesday evening, the SP Basel-Stadt nominated Mustafa Atici for the government council replacement election on March 3, 2024.
Moody’s downgrades Julius Baer’s long-term rating to A3
December 20, 2023
The rating agency Moody's has lowered its long-term issuer rating for Bank Julius Baer to A3 from A2 following the disclosure of large loans by the Zurich-based private bank to the troubled Signa Group.
Switzerland steps up winter aid for war-torn Ukraine
December 20, 2023
Switzerland is once again supporting the suffering population in Ukraine this winter and is increasing its contribution by CHF 11.
Parliament backs new attempt to revise CO2 Act
December 20, 2023
Parliament said yes in principle to the revised CO2 Act for the years 2025 to 2030.
Woman apologizes in Lucerne court for killing her mother
December 20, 2023
On Wednesday, a 48-year-old woman had to answer to the Lucerne Criminal Court for the murder of her mother.
Commission wants to restrict challenges to abusive rents
December 20, 2023
The National Council's Legal Affairs Committee wants to restrict the challenge of allegedly abusive rents.
National Council says yes to the revised CO2 Act
December 20, 2023
The National Council says yes to the revised CO2 Act for the years 2025 to 2030, approving the bill on Wednesday by 136 votes to 34 with 26 abstentions.
Brussels adopts draft mandate for negotiations with Switzerland
December 20, 2023
Following Switzerland, the EU Commission also adopted its draft mandate for the negotiations with Bern on Wednesday.
FDFA State Secretary Fasel optimistic about negotiations with the EU
December 20, 2023
State Secretary Alexander Fasel provided information on the current challenges facing Swiss foreign policy at a media briefing on Wednesday.
Unification conference presents compromise proposals
December 20, 2023
In the dispute over the Swiss contribution to the Palestinian relief organization UNRWA, the Conciliation Conference has made a compromise proposal.

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