Happy anniversary? Switzerland marks 50 years at the ECHR
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Half a century after Swiss ratification of the European Convention on Human Rights, the treaty is under pressure across the continent.
Seven ways the ECHR has shaped Swiss law over the years
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From surname rules to asbestos claims, the European Court on Human Rights has rapped Switzerland’s knuckles some 140 times since 1974.
Uri voters clear path for hotel and marina complex in central Switzerland
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Voters in canton Uri in central Switzerland have rejected a Green Party initiative aimed at regulating the development of the lakeside site in Isleten.
Swiss citizens submit signatures for referendum to simplify naturalisation
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The committee behind the popular initiative "For modern citizenship rights" submitted around 105,000 certified signatures on Thursday to simplify naturalisation for foreigners living in Switzerland.
Swiss OSCE observers keep an eye on tense US election
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In an extremely tense election climate, the OSCE has sent almost 250 international observers to the US. Among them are two Swiss: Sascha Alderisi and Jean-Luc Addor.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
