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A Council of States committee wants a possible levy on EU workers if migration rises sharply after the Bilateral Agreements III take effect. The proposal adds a new point of tension to Switzerland’s debate over labour mobility and immigration.
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Pensions
Following the public's approval of an extra month's pension, Swiss parliamentarians are divided on how to finance it. The Senate has backed a mix of higher employee contributions and a VAT increase, setting up a clash with the House of Representatives which favored a VAT-only solution.
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Politics
Following the House of Representatives, the Swiss Senate has voted down a popular initiative that sought to dramatically shift agricultural policy towards plant-based food production and increase food self-sufficiency to 70% within a decade.
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Law
After extensive debate, the Swiss parliament has ironed out its final differences and agreed on a bill to reintroduce double surnames for married couples. The proposal is now ready for the final vote, marking a significant legal and social change.
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Politics
In a narrow vote decided by the president's tie-breaker, the Swiss Senate has insisted on a counter-proposal to the "neutrality initiative," creating a political conflict with the House of Representatives and the federal government, which both oppose the move.
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Politics
In a significant policy shift, the Swiss parliament has approved a motion to tighten the country's asylum strategy. The new measures aim to reduce application numbers, accelerate procedures, and place new restrictions on family reunification for asylum seekers.
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Social Policy
Swiss entrepreneurs will gain faster and simpler access to unemployment benefits following a parliamentary decision to better insure them against loss of livelihood, particularly in complex situations like ongoing bankruptcy proceedings or divorce.
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Law
In a significant legal reform, the Swiss parliament has approved a motion to make murder an imprescriptible crime, thereby removing the current 30-year statute of limitations for the offence.
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Swiss Parliament
As the spring parliamentary session begins, the government's proposed CHF3 billion savings package is meeting fierce resistance. Student and lecturer associations are warning against steep cuts to the education and research sector, setting the stage for a major political battle.
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Politics
In a significant decision, Swiss politicians have voted against a proposal to introduce monitoring of 'assisted-suicide tourism'. The rejection comes despite available data and ongoing ethical debates both within Switzerland and internationally regarding the practice.
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politics
Only select parliamentarians will be allowed to view the 1,800-page EU agreement under strict confidentiality rules, sparking transparency concerns across political spectrum.
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