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A Swiss People’s Party proposal would exclude Swiss citizens living abroad from the new 13th AHV/OASI pension payment. The article should examine the legal and political arguments, the estimated effect on the Swiss diaspora and whether residence-based restrictions would be compatible with Switzerland’s social-security arrangements.
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Swiss voters will decide on September 27 whether to constitutionalise a stricter interpretation of neutrality, including limits on sanctions. The campaign is attracting reported Russian influence efforts and raises questions about Switzerland’s foreign-policy autonomy.
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Economy
An optimized free trade agreement between Switzerland and China has been concluded, which will result in 99.8% of current Swiss exports entering the Chinese market duty-free after phase-out periods. The deal also secures market access for Swiss investors.
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Politics
The Swiss government has announced that the new system of individual taxation for married couples will not come into force until January 1, 2032. This decision provides cantons with the maximum possible time to amend their tax laws and social security deductions.
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Energy
In response to European energy market uncertainties, the Swiss government has secured an option to purchase gas from the transit pipeline running from France to Italy. This measure is designed to enhance gas supply for the coming winter, particularly for industrial users.
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WEF
The World Economic Forum is still courting Christine Lagarde, head of the European Central Bank, to become its next chair. The matter was reportedly discussed at a recent WEF board meeting as the organization seeks a successor to founder Klaus Schwab.
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Foreign Policy
The Swiss government has adopted a new package of sanctions against Russia, aligning with the European Union's 20th package. The measures include new service bans related to Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and the activation of an anti-circumvention tool.
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Politics
In a landmark ruling, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court has decided that asylum-seekers can be returned to Afghanistan, provided they have 'favourable individual circumstances,' marking a significant shift in Swiss repatriation policy.
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Politics
Citing escalating security threats and the need to secure production timelines, the Swiss government has requested a supplementary credit of CHF970 million to significantly boost investment in short and medium-range air defence systems for 2026.
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Politics
A Swiss Senate committee has advanced a proposal for an immigration tax as a new protective measure within the framework of negotiations with the European Union, going a step further than the government's proposed safeguard clause.
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Migration
After a hiatus of nearly four years, Switzerland will restart the transfer of asylum-seekers to Italy at the end of August. The move, which follows an agreement to gradually resume the process under the Dublin Regulation, marks a significant shift in managing migration flows at the southern border.
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Politics
With a September 27 vote looming, most political parties are rejecting a right-wing initiative to harden Swiss neutrality, arguing it would harm the nation's security and foreign policy flexibility.
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Healthcare
A new report revealing that drug discounts are not being passed on to consumers has sparked political outrage, highlighting a system where Swiss patients struggle to access innovative medicines.
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Immigration
The latest government figures for the first half of 2026 challenge common narratives, showing a slowdown in immigration and a significant increase in the number of foreign residents leaving the country.
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Politics
With the September 27th vote approaching, Switzerland's political landscape is split over the "Safeguarding Swiss Neutrality" initiative. While the Swiss People's Party champions the proposal, all other major parties have united in opposition, warning it could jeopardize national security and foreign policy.
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Politics
Upcoming negotiations on Switzerland's agreements with the EU are at risk after a parliamentary committee rejected crucial wage protection safeguards, prompting a warning from trade unions that they may oppose the entire deal.
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Energy
The business federation Economiesuisse estimates that averting electricity shortages over the next two decades will cost Swiss consumers approximately CHF4 billion, a figure justified as necessary to prevent even greater economic damage.
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Finance
The Federal Council has put forth new regulations for public consultation aimed at holding bank executives more accountable and preventing risky bonus incentives, a direct response to the failings identified in the Credit Suisse debacle.
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Politics
Citing a shortage of skilled workers in the private sector, a coalition of top Swiss business associations including economiesuisse has endorsed a popular initiative to impose limits on federal government personnel spending.
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Politics
The Swiss government has officially recommended a 'no' vote on the upcoming neutrality initiative, arguing it would harm the country's interests and reduce its room for maneuver on the world stage. This move launches the official campaign ahead of the nationwide vote on September 27.
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