Swiss School Principal Calls for Youth Social Media Ban
Head of German-speaking Switzerland's School Principals Association advocates complete social media ban for minors, comparing digital platforms' impact to substance addiction.

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New federal statistics reveal Swiss youth now leave parents' homes at average age of 23.7, nearly two years later than previous generations, reflecting housing market pressures.
Head of German-speaking Switzerland's School Principals Association advocates complete social media ban for minors, comparing digital platforms' impact to substance addiction.

University of Geneva study reveals 40-minute sleep increase and improved academic performance when teenagers restrict evening smartphone use.

Canton becomes first in Switzerland to approve motion for free contraceptive access, sparking national healthcare accessibility debate

Research shows 40-minute increase in sleep and improved exam results when teenagers restricted from evening smartphone use

New survey shows changing perspectives among Japanese teenagers on nuclear weapons, with implications for global disarmament efforts

NextGen4Impact submits 60,000-signature petition demanding 16-year age restriction for social media access to protect minors from online risks.

Switzerland demonstrates professional excellence with 11 medals at Euro Skills in Denmark, including 6 gold medals across various technical and professional fields.

New health survey reveals declining well-being among Swiss population, with young adults particularly affected

National health survey reveals concerning trends with only 10% reporting excellent health, down from 20% in 2020, with young adults particularly affected by sleep issues and exhaustion.

New health survey reveals deteriorating health conditions among Swiss population, with young adults particularly affected by sleep problems and exhaustion.

Monthly unemployment figures show slight increase with youth employment particularly affected, as job-seekers total reaches 209,090.

Violence erupts in Prélaz district following death of teenage scooter rider, leading to clashes with police and property damage.

A petition with over 176,000 signatures demands increased holiday allowance for apprentices, highlighting concerns about mental health and dropout rates in vocational training.

Major union-backed petition with 176,447 signatures demands increase in apprentice holidays from five to eight weeks, citing mental health concerns and high dropout rates in vocational training.

Swiss teacher associations report alarming increase in prolonged student absences, calling for early intervention measures and systematic approach to address the growing issue.

Swiss teacher associations call for early warning system as more students face extended absences from school

Canton Zurich urges federal restrictions on gender reassignment procedures for minors, proposing new quality standards and scientific monitoring requirements.

Geneva becomes first Swiss canton to implement comprehensive mobile phone ban in secondary schools

Canton Geneva becomes first Swiss region to completely ban smartphone use in secondary schools, setting potential nationwide precedent

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