Globus Riots: when the Swiss youth took to the streets
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Clashes between protestors and police in the centre of Zurich 55 years ago are seen as a watershed moment in recent Swiss history.
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A slim majority of voters has endorsed a proposed reform of the basic old-age pension scheme in a ballot billed as key in Swiss politics.
How children can contribute to build better democracies
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Shortcomings of participative democracy: An international panel in the Swiss city of Lucerne puts the spotlight on the youngest members of society.
Support drops for pension reform and factory farming ban
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A reform of Swiss old age pensions has lost ground but is likely to win a majority in a vote later this month, pollsters say.
Battery hens and pension reform top Swiss ballot sheet
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On September 25 Swiss voters will decide about legal changes. On the ballot box sheet are: animal welfare, women’s retirement age and tax breaks.
Swiss conference sets principles for Ukraine reconstruction
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An international conference to support Ukraine has agreed to a series of principles to oversee the reconstruction of the war-torn country.
Swiss agree to boost funding of European border agency
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Voters have endorsed a parliamentary decision to increase Switzerland’s contribution to the European Frontex border agency.
Swiss voters decide to impose levy on streaming giants
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Supporters of a mandatory investment by online entertainment platforms into the Swiss film industry are heading for victory in Sunday’s referendum.
May vote poll: Swiss levy on streaming giants could fail
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A planned levy on international streaming platforms has come under increased pressure ahead of a referendum on the Swiss film law.
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Voters have thrown out a plan to abolish stamp duty on equity capital for Swiss companies, snubbing the government and parliament.
State funding for Switzerland’s private media flops at ballot box
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Voters have thrown out a decision by parliament to increase public funding for Swiss media, primarily for print and online products.
Poll says neck-and-neck race over state funds for private media
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The Swiss government and parliament could be heading for defeat in votes this month about extra state funds for the media and corporate tax breaks.
Covid quarantine time shortened to cope with wave of infections
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The government has shortened Covid quarantine period to five days in a bid to prevent staff shortages that risk crippling the Swiss economy.
Majority backs ban on tobacco advertising, poll finds
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A proposal aimed at banning tobacco adverts targeting young people has strong support less than two months before Swiss voters have the final say.
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
