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ECtHR upholds complaint against police operation in Zurich
December 19, 2023
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in Strasbourg has upheld a complaint against a police operation on May 1, 2011 in Zurich.
Council of States wants to increase funding for rail expansion
December 19, 2023
The Council of States wants to spend more money on rail expansion than requested by the Federal Council.
Outgoing EFTA Secretary General sees return of power politics
December 19, 2023
Henri Gétaz from Vaud is stepping down from his post as Secretary General of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) after five years.
Life sentence demanded in Gunten homicide case
December 19, 2023
"He wanted to see her die": on Tuesday, the public prosecutor demanded a guilty verdict for murder for the accused in the von Gunten homicide.
National Council wants to continue resettlement program for refugees
December 19, 2023
In principle, the National Council wants to continue the UN resettlement program for refugees, which Switzerland is currently suspending, for the next two years.
Parliament insists on more repatriations
December 19, 2023
Parliament is calling on the Federal Council to return and expel more rejected asylum seekers.
Stagnating exports, but significantly higher imports in November
December 19, 2023
Swiss foreign trade showed a divergent trend in November. While exports stabilized compared to the previous month, imports increased significantly.
First Yes to more protection for foreign victims of domestic violence
December 19, 2023
Foreign victims of domestic violence should be better protected in Switzerland. Victims with a residence or short-term residence permit or who have been temporarily admitted are currently threatened with the loss of their residence papers if the marriage is dissolved.
Council of States seeks compromise in dispute over UNRWA contribution
December 19, 2023
The Council of States has made a compromise proposal in the dispute over the contribution to the UN Palestinian Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA).
Spain fails to reach agreement on social security dossier
December 19, 2023
The Spanish EU Council Presidency cannot close the dossier on social security coordination.
Swiss brings back last aircraft from Corona break in Amman
December 19, 2023
The Swiss fleet is complete again: on Sunday, the airline brought back the last of its aircraft from the Jordanian capital Amman.
Finma calls for tougher instruments
December 19, 2023
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma is calling for tougher instruments as a consequence of the downfall of Credit Suisse.
National Council sends SVP motion on Afghan women back to committee
December 19, 2023
On Tuesday, the National Council did not discuss a motion by Zurich SVP National Councillor Gregor Rutz on Switzerland's treatment of Afghan women seeking asylum.
Parliament is in favor of mandatory licensing for delivery vans in border traffic
December 19, 2023
In future, road hauliers will have to apply for a license for delivery vans weighing two and a half tons or more.
Submission to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers back to the sender
December 19, 2023
A revision of the Foreign Nationals Act designed by the Federal Council to alleviate the shortage of skilled workers has failed for the time being.
Construction price index rises more slowly than recently
December 19, 2023
Construction prices in Switzerland have continued to rise, albeit somewhat more slowly than before.
Watch exports continue to grow in November
December 19, 2023
The Swiss watch industry remains on course for growth. Not only were more timepieces exported abroad in November, but also more than ever before at this time of year.
Exports stabilized in November
December 19, 2023
Swiss foreign trade showed a divergent trend in November. While exports stabilized compared to the previous month, imports increased significantly.

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