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“Hidden subsidy” for wheat must end, says National Council
December 11, 2023
The National Council agrees with the Federal Council that the rules of the game must change when importing common wheat for the production of starch.
Parliament sets these priorities in the first budget round
December 11, 2023
The National Council and Council of States have discussed the federal budget for the coming year and the 2025 to 2027 task and finance plan for the first time.
Federal budget 2024 almost suffers shipwreck in the National Council
December 11, 2023
The National Council approved the federal budget on Monday evening with a majority of just four votes.
Parliament wants to promote tax incentives for charging stations
December 11, 2023
Parliament wants to promote the installation of charging stations for electric cars with tax deductions.
Streaming of films and music will be subject to VAT
December 11, 2023
In future, anyone who streams films or music will have to pay VAT for this service in Switzerland.
Parliament approves Swiss contribution to IMF sustainability fund
December 11, 2023
Switzerland is contributing around CHF 620 million to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) Trust Fund for Resilience and Sustainability.
Parliament backs construction projects in Switzerland and Cameroon
December 11, 2023
The federal government can build in Switzerland and Cameroon for CHF 218.1 million.
Parliament allocates an additional million for pest control
December 11, 2023
The National Council largely followed the Federal Council's proposals for expenditure in the areas of energy and the environment.
Graubünden partially resumes wolf hunting
December 11, 2023
Graubünden is resuming wolf hunting in parts of the canton, although a complaint from nature conservation organizations is pending before the Federal Administrative Court.
Complaint against Iran’s president before visit to Switzerland
December 11, 2023
Three alleged victims of the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on opposition members in the 1980s have filed a lawsuit in Switzerland against Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi.
Man arrested after shooting with two dead in Sion VS
December 11, 2023
A woman and a man were killed in a shooting in Sion VS on Monday. Another woman was seriously injured but is out of danger.
Canton Graubünden resumes hunting of two wolf packs
December 11, 2023
The canton of Graubünden is resuming the hunt for two wolf packs. This was announced by the responsible hunting and fishing office on Monday evening.
New organ donor register will not be available before mid-2026
December 11, 2023
The future organ donor register is unlikely to be available before mid-2026. Its introduction depends on the new E-ID.
Openair St. Gallen announces first acts with The Chainsmokers
December 11, 2023
Openair St. Gallen announced the first acts for next year's edition of the festival on Tuesday evening.
Lucerne’s former FDP member of the Council of States Robert Bühler passes away
December 11, 2023
Former Lucerne FDP member of the Council of States and former member of the cantonal government Robert Bühler passed away on Saturday at the age of 95.
Federal Council must examine polluter-pays principle for online returns
December 11, 2023
The Council of States has instructed the Federal Council to examine the application of the polluter-pays principle to returns in online retail.
Homicide in Jestetten (Germany) remains a mystery
December 11, 2023
The first day of the trial for the homicide in Jestetten (Germany) has brought little new information about the exact course of the crime or the motive.
Nature conservation associations call for wolf culls to be stopped
December 11, 2023
Various nature conservation organizations want to have several orders for the shooting of wolves in the cantons of Graubünden and Valais reviewed by the courts.

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