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Shots fired at kidnappers of former vaccination chief go unpunished
December 20, 2024
The public prosecutor's office has dropped the case against four police officers following the fatal shooting of the kidnapper of former vaccination boss Christoph Berger.
Radio and TV fee tariffs for companies unconstitutional
December 20, 2024
The corporate tax for radio and television should be based on economic performance.
SP: Bourgeoisie and financial industry at the origin of the crisis
December 20, 2024
For the SP, bourgeois politicians and the financial industry led to the Credit Suisse debacle and the takeover by UBS.
Federal Council wants to address TBTF weaknesses identified by PUK
December 20, 2024
Like the parliamentary commission of inquiry (PUK), the Federal Council is of the opinion that the too-big-to-fail (TBTF) regulation has weaknesses.
CS-PUK: Finma was not able to assert itself enough against CS
December 20, 2024
In the judgment of the CS PUK, the Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma "did not do everything wrong", as PUK President Isabelle Chassot told the media.
Bankers Association calls for the “right lessons” to be learned from the crisis
December 20, 2024
Following the report of the Parliamentary Commission of Inquiry (PUK) into the collapse of Credit Suisse, the Swiss Bankers Association (SBA) is calling on the relevant authorities to learn the right lessons.
Mitte calls for financial supervision to be strengthened
December 20, 2024
Following the PUK report, the center is calling for more effective regulations. Financial market supervision must be strengthened and the National Bank must be more closely involved.
Poll: Merz and Scholz on a par in direct comparison
December 20, 2024
Nine weeks before the general election in Germany, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and opposition leader Friedrich Merz (CDU) are roughly tied in a direct comparison, according to a survey.
CS-PUK report: FINMA welcomes recommendation for new powers
December 20, 2024
The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority Finma welcomes the CS-PUK's recommendation to the Federal Council regarding new powers for Finma.
Fourth Advent brings lots of fresh snow in the mountains
December 20, 2024
A major onset of winter with lots of fresh snow is expected in the mountains on the fourth Advent.
For the FDP, Ueli Maurer is the culprit of the CS crisis
December 20, 2024
For the FDP, former Finance Minister Ueli Maurer (SVP/ZH) is responsible for the Credit Suisse debacle.
Two media conferences and further information on the Federal Council meeting
December 20, 2024
Two media conferences will be held at today's Federal Council meeting. Today at 3.
Study sees need for adjustments to rent model
December 20, 2024
According to a study commissioned by the Federal Council, the rent model no longer reflects the current reality on the Swiss housing market in several respects.
In the canton of Aargau, terror threats are being sent by email
December 20, 2024
In recent weeks, an unknown perpetrator has sent terror threats by e-mail against several companies in the canton of Aargau.
Announced media conference by EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic
December 20, 2024
EU Commissioner Maros Sefcovic has scheduled a media conference for 3 p.m. on Friday in Brussels.
Greens call for “Lex UBS”
December 20, 2024
The Greens are calling for a "Lex UBS" for Switzerland. This law is intended to get the megabank created after the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS under control, according to a press release issued by the party on Friday.
Confederation wants to fight poverty together with cantons and municipalities
December 20, 2024
The Federal Council wants to join forces in the fight against poverty. Together with the cantons, municipalities and civil society players, it wants to further develop and strengthen poverty policy by means of a national strategy.
Federal government wants to regulate airspace for civilian drones
December 20, 2024
The Federal Council wants to regulate Swiss airspace for drones. The aim is to ensure the safe integration of drones into air traffic, as announced by the national government.

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