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City plans to reduce naturalization costs from CHF 1,900 to CHF 500 to make Swiss citizenship more accessible
City launches temporary drug consumption center to address increasing public drug use, offering services to non-resident addicts for the first time.
Federal Council proposes streamlined adoption process for children conceived through sperm donation and other assisted reproductive technologies
Swiss parliament approves landmark legislation explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, with new provisions for family counseling support services.
Four Swiss organizations unveil comprehensive 10-year plan to improve life quality for over 8,000 people with spinal paralysis
Deloitte survey shows 68% of Swiss population wants freedom to choose retirement age, while majority opposes increased employee pension contributions amid reform debates.
Major shift in Swiss hospitality sector as industry leaders pledge to ensure living wages for workers
National Council approves groundbreaking childcare allowance scheme for parents with children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
House of Representatives backs Senate proposal for childcare allowance system for children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
Federal government abandons binding provisions for cantons to create new transit sites for travelling communities, citing funding constraints and regional autonomy.
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative for 36 weeks total parental leave, proposing major expansion of current system with 18 weeks per parent.
Federal authorities officially recognize persecution of Sinti and Yenish travelers as crime against humanity, addressing forced child removals between 1926-1973.
Federal Council announces plans to end international adoptions by 2026, citing inability to prevent potential abuses despite strict regulations.
Geneva implements groundbreaking free public transport program for residents under 25 in education or low-income situations, while halving fares for elderly passengers.
Federal Council unveils new legal procedure allowing heavily indebted individuals a path to debt relief, marking a significant change in Swiss bankruptcy law.
The Liberal Green Party joins coalition launching initiative for 18-week family leave, aiming to boost employment and address labor shortages.
Switzerland introduces new procedures to help over-indebted individuals restructure debt and get a fresh start, including advisory services and creditor agreements.
Over 300 organizations participated in nationwide 16-day campaign addressing gender-based violence, highlighting urgent need for increased support structure funding.
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