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Switzerland welcomes new recommendations on climate protection
December 13, 2023
Switzerland welcomes the recommendations adopted at the 28th UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) on the expansion of renewable energies and the recommendation to phase out fossil fuels.
Witnesses in the Jestetten homicide want to recognize the accused
December 13, 2023
On the second day of the trial in Waldshut, where the Jestetten (D) homicide is being heard, two witnesses may have recognized the accused.
Südostschweiz” online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans
December 13, 2023
Südostschweiz" comments online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans as follows: "The election of Jans is not least (.
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) on the election of Federal Councillor Jans
December 13, 2023
Swiss Radio and Television (SRF) comments online on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans as follows: "The fact that the new Federal Councillor is Beat Jans is no longer a surprise: the 59-year-old has leadership experience as a member of the cantonal government and, as a Basel native, represents a region that has not been represented in the national government for 50 years.
Strong applause for Beat Jans in the Basel parliament
December 13, 2023
On Wednesday, the Basel Grand Council acknowledged the election of Beat Jans (SP), President of the Cantonal Government of Basel, to the Federal Council with resounding applause.
The online portal Watson on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans
December 13, 2023
The online portal Watson comments on Beat Jans' election to the Federal Council as follows: "Beat Jans is the favorite to succeed Alain Berset.
The “Neue Zürcher Zeitung” on the election of Federal Councillor Beat Jans
December 13, 2023
The "Neue Zürcher Zeitung" comments online on Beat Jans' election to the Federal Council as a "bourgeois demonstration of power with consequences": "In the end, the SP's ticket proved its worth.
School-free day in Valais in honor of President Amherd
December 13, 2023
Valais schoolchildren have an extra day off school due to the election of Viola Amherd as President of the Swiss Confederation.
Rhaeto-Romanic people without a Federal Council for more than 100 years
December 13, 2023
The umbrella organization of all Romansh language associations, Lia Rumantscha, has expressed its regret that there is still no Romansh-speaking member of the Federal Council.
Jans’ election success of great significance for Basel
December 13, 2023
After more than 50 years, Basel-Stadt is once again represented in the highest body of national politics.
Party leaderships question Federal Council election tickets
December 13, 2023
After the Federal Council elections on Wednesday, the party leaders questioned the system of Federal Council tickets.
FDP welcomes commitment to “stability of institutions”
December 13, 2023
In the opinion of the FDP, the United Federal Assembly has made a commitment to the "stability" of the institutions with the re-election of Ignazio Cassis and Karin Keller-Sutter to the Federal Council.
Criticism of “dishonest” voting behavior from the SP camp
December 13, 2023
Grisons member of parliament Franziska Preisig (SP) has criticized the "dishonest" voting behaviour of some members of parliament.
Swiss economy likely to continue to grow slowly
December 13, 2023
The Swiss economy remains with the handbrake on: growth is likely to remain below average in 2024 for the second year in a row.
Central Federal Councillor Viola Amherd is President of the Swiss Confederation 2024
December 13, 2023
Central Federal Councillor Viola Amherd will take office as President of the Swiss Confederation next year.
Vice-Chancellor Viktor Rossi (GLP) elected as new Federal Chancellor
December 13, 2023
GLP member Viktor Rossi succeeds Walter Thurnherr (center) as Federal Chancellor.
Greens want to run in Federal Council elections again next time
December 13, 2023
The Greens are disappointed by the Federal Council elections. A quarter of the electorate is still not represented in the national government, Green Federal Council candidate Gerhard Andrey (NR/FR) told Keystone-SDA.
New Federal Chancellor wants to strengthen Switzerland’s crisis resilience
December 13, 2023
Viktor Rossi accepted his election as the new Federal Chancellor on Wednesday. He said that the Federal Chancellery should be a good partner to the Federal Assembly.

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