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In the wake of the Credit Suisse collapse, Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter is standing firm on the necessity of full capital coverage for UBS's foreign subsidiaries to ensure global financial stability and prevent future crises.
The Swiss parliament is struggling to make headway on critical national issues, including how to finance the voter-approved 13th OASI pension payment. A review of the recent summer session reveals significant delays and political deadlock on key legislative projects.
A new OECD study commissioned by the federal government shows that Swiss women have significantly less confidence in public institutions and their ability to participate in politics compared to men, a gap that is notably larger than the OECD average.
The Swiss armed forces have placed an order with German manufacturer KNDS for a new artillery system to replace its aging M109 howitzers, with deliveries of the modern, faster, and more automated platform expected to begin in 2031.
Switzerland's State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) is eliminating 108 positions in response to a sharp decrease in asylum applications. The job cuts are attributed to the completion of backlog reduction efforts and broader federal cost-saving measures.
In a controversial decision, the state-owned defence company RUAG has confirmed it paid a ransom to the hacker group Akira to recover data stolen from its US subsidiary. The move contradicts the official recommendation of the Federal Office for Cybersecurity.
The Swiss government is taking steps to improve care for endometriosis, a disease affecting one in ten women. Meanwhile, a new survey shows that while doctors' working hours have slightly decreased, clinician exhaustion and risks to patient safety remain at critical levels.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki was received in Bern with military honours, reflecting a deepening relationship between the two nations. Discussions focused on economic relations, with Poland being Switzerland's largest trading partner in Central Europe.
Production of Switzerland's new fleet of F-35 fighter jets has reached a key milestone, with assembly of the first aircraft now underway at the Lockheed Martin plant in the United States, according to armasuisse.
The Federal Council has opened consultation on a controversial proposal to permit food products containing ingredients that exceed maximum levels for PFAS 'forever chemicals' through a blending process, a measure aimed at supporting farms.
According to the Federal Office of Public Health, Swiss residents face another financial squeeze as health insurance premiums are expected to rise by approximately 5% in the autumn. Experts cite rising healthcare costs, demographics, and medical progress as the primary drivers for the continued increase.
The Swiss pension system paid out to a record 2.64 million people last year, a 1.6% increase, according to the Federal Social Insurance Office. While the system remains in the black, the rising number of recipients underscores the demographic challenges facing Switzerland's long-term social security funding.
The Swiss government is pushing for self-regulation to ban advertising of unhealthy products to children, a move that comes as a new study shows obesity rates are stabilizing but social inequalities remain stark.
Following a public revelation about a relationship between two of its members, Switzerland's Federal Court has formally declared that amorous relationships between court judges are contrary to judicial customs. An external panel will now investigate the specific case.
The number of detainees in Swiss prisons reached an all-time high of 7,119 at the start of 2026, leading to a nationwide occupancy rate of 97% and raising questions about the justice system and facility management.
A new government report highlights a worsening security landscape for Switzerland, citing increased threats from Russian hybrid warfare, espionage, and cyber attacks on critical infrastructure. The findings suggest the nation must make a greater contribution to continental security.
A government interim report reveals that Switzerland is not on track to meet its 2030 food waste reduction targets. Despite progress in retail, households remain the biggest challenge, accounting for nearly 28% of all food losses and undermining the national action plan.
A new, 24/7 national hotline (142) for victims of domestic violence is set to go live, providing immediate and permanent access to assistance across all cantons amidst rising concerns over violence-related offenses.
UBS has voiced strong opposition to the Swiss government's proposal to tighten capital requirements for systemically important banks. The bank criticizes the plan, which could require it to increase its capital by around $20 billion, as 'extreme' and potentially damaging to the Swiss economy.
Scrutiny is mounting on Swiss federal financial planning. Auditors have slammed multi-billion franc underestimations in railway upgrade costs, while the long-awaited publication of unredacted Covid vaccine contracts reveals the high price of securing early access.
From trusted Swiss news outlets