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SP Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider confirmed in office
December 13, 2023
SP Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider has been re-elected in the first round of voting.
Novartis increases payroll for permanent employees in Switzerland
December 13, 2023
Novartis is increasing the payroll for permanent employees in Switzerland by an average of 2.
Disappointment among the Greens after Andrey’s failure
December 13, 2023
The Swiss Greens were disappointed with the failure of National Councillor Gerhard Andrey (Greens/FR).
Amherd wins slightly fewer votes than four years ago
December 13, 2023
Central Federal Councillor Viola Amherd has been confidently confirmed in office for the second time.
Budget for Christmas gifts significantly smaller according to survey
December 13, 2023
Swiss consumers are likely to spend significantly less on Christmas presents this year than last year.
Difficult economic situation makes environment for company takeovers more difficult
December 13, 2023
The current challenging economic situation is also leaving its mark on the market for company takeovers.
According to the FDP, there is no reason to change the magic formula
December 13, 2023
The FDP does not recognize the Greens' claim to a seat in the Federal Council. "There is no reason to change the magic formula," said parliamentary group leader Damien Cottier.
Center Group insists on stability and concordance
December 13, 2023
The Center Party wants to re-elect all current members of the Federal Council on Wednesday.
Greens want a change in the Federal Council
December 13, 2023
The Greens have called for renewal in the Federal Council. "Change is never easy, but it is always possible," said Green parliamentary group leader Aline Trede before the Federal Assembly.
According to the GLP parliamentary group, a new magic formula is needed in the medium term
December 13, 2023
According to GLP parliamentary group leader Corina Gredig, the current composition of the Federal Council takes too little account of the will of the voters.
SP parliamentary group vote without mentioning the Green candidacy
December 13, 2023
SP co-leader Samuel Bendahan made no mention of the Green Party's candidacy in his speech ahead of the general elections to the Federal Council.
Federal economists expect below-average growth
December 13, 2023
The federal government's economists have slightly lowered their forecasts for economic growth next year.
SVP parliamentary group insists on concordance in the national government
December 13, 2023
The SVP will choose one of the officially nominated SP candidates to succeed Federal Councillor Alain Berset.
Nussbaumer praises Federal Chancellor Thurnherr as mediator in the Federal Council
December 13, 2023
National Council President Eric Nussbaumer has paid tribute to the departing Federal Chancellor Walter Thurnherr as the guardian of state institutions.
R&S Group goes public
December 13, 2023
New addition to the Swiss stock exchange: After the Spac company VT5 completed the takeover of the Basel-based R&S Group, it will be traded as R&S Group Holding from (today's) Wednesday.
Berset praises the complexity and slowness of democracy
December 13, 2023
In a speech to the Federal Assembly on Wednesday, President Alain Berset, who will step down at the end of the year, praised the complexity and slowness of democratic decision-making.
Only a minority of the SP parliamentary group will support Green Andrey
December 13, 2023
According to SP co-leader Samira Marti, only a minority of her parliamentary group will support the Greens' attack on the FDP Federal Council seat on Wednesday.
Lake Biel authorities activate emergency plan due to flooding
December 13, 2023
Lake Biel burst its banks in several places early this morning. The authorities activated their emergency plans and ordered the closure of several lakeside paths.

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