Swiss government rejects initiative to cap population
This content was published on
On Friday, the government outlined its arguments against a proposal by the Swiss People’s Party to limit the population to 10 million.
Switzerland must participate in EU Migration Pact, says government
This content was published on
As a signatory of Europe's Schengen/Dublin cooperation agreements, Switzerland must participate in the reform of the European migration and asylum system, says the government.
Switzerland steps up defence cooperation with NATO
This content was published on
On Friday, the Swiss government approved the country's participation in a Patriot missile project run by NATO's Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA).
Vaud government removes Valérie Dittli from finance minister role
This content was published on
The Vaud government announced on Friday that it had removed Valérie Dittli from her role as finance minister in the western Swiss region.
Swiss culture budget approved, after long disagreement over looted art
This content was published on
On Wednesday, the Swiss parliament found common ground on looted art after a long disagreement on this sensitive point in history.
Swiss parliamentarians back expansion of nitrochemical capacity to boost defence
This content was published on
The Swiss House of Representatives has backed a motion to expand the armaments company Nitrochemie in order to increase defence capabilities.
Swiss parliament backs proposals for more oversight over big banks
This content was published on
The Swiss House of Representatives has adopted all motions put forward by the parliamentary inquiry into the Credit Suisse-UBS emergency merger.
Should foreign nationals with Swiss roots be allowed to work in Switzerland?
This content was published on
A motion is calling for a special immigration quota for the descendants of Swiss emigrants without citizenship so that they can find work in Switzerland more easily.
What factors should be taken into account when inheriting Swiss citizenship abroad?
Should there be a limit to the passing on of Swiss citizenship? Or is the current practice too strict and it should still be possible to register after the age of 25?
