Swiss government opposes childcare stimulus package
The government on Wednesday withdrew its backing for a stimulus programme to boost childcare availability across the country, arguing that the responsibility falls primarily on cantons and municipalities.
In the past 15 years, the Swiss government has spent a total of CHF350 million ($350 million) to increase child care options in a bid to close the gap between supply and demand.
According to a recent survey, about 20% of pre-school and school age children cannot be cared for outside the home, despite the needs of their working mothers and fathers.
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Weighing up the cost of childcare
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Switzerland is home to the world’s most expensive childcare. To change this, the government is suggesting introducing special tax breaks.
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Switzerland edges closer to stricter screening of foreign investments
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Increase in animal testing in Switzerland last year
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Almost 600,000 animals were used in animal experiments in Switzerland in 2023 - an increase of 1.6% compared to the previous year.
Beleaguered Swiss watch industry calls for political support
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The Swiss watch industry is going through difficult times as global demand declines and the strong franc piles on the pressure.
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Hollywood star Pamela Anderson will be honoured at the Zurich Film Festival for her career and role in the film The Last Showgirl.
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Swiss first time mothers among the oldest
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Women in Switzerland are on average the third oldest in Europe - at age 30.6 - when they give birth to their first child.
A Swiss girl born today can expect to live into the 22nd century
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The government has released its annual demographic treasure trove, including births, deaths, marriages and divorces and much more.
Swiss kids still prefer outside play to smartphones
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Nearly one in two Swiss primary school kids owns a smartphone, but their favourite activities remain playing outside, sports and meeting friends.
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It’s 2016, yet gender bias still affects how people manage work-life balance in Switzerland. Researchers are investigating how the Swiss labour market influences girls’ and boys’ career plans…and vice versa.
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