Swiss MPs immune from prosecution after police scuffle
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Two Swiss politicians will not face prosecution following a scuffle with police as they are protected by parliamentary immunity.
Swiss army and intelligence chiefs ‘have resigned’
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The heads of both the Swiss military and intelligence services are both stepping down from their roles, according to media reports.
Swiss committee wants to end government resignations during legislative term
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Members of the Federal Council should no longer be able to leave office before the end of their term, according to a House of Representatives committee.
Swiss government seat: Ritter and Pfister nominated to succeed Amherd
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Markus Ritter from St Gallen and Martin Pfister from Zug were officially nominated by the Centre Party on Friday to succeed Defence Minister Viola Amherd.
Top Swiss court rejects Russian request for administrative tax assistance
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There is currently no reason to transmit banking information to the Russian Federation, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled.
Probe into wrong Swiss pension figures clears federal office
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Employees of the Swiss Federal Social Insurance Office (FSIO) did not breach their duty of care when calculating pension prospects, an investigation has concluded.
Swiss government supports national chip requirement for cats
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Cat owners should be required to chip their pets in future, according to a proposal adopted by the federal government on Wednesday.
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The Swiss Armed Forces are facing considerable challenges. A look at seven problems that the next defence minister will have to address.
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
