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In its spring session, the Swiss parliament significantly softened the government's proposed austerity package, preserving federal funding for services for the Swiss Abroad. In a separate key decision, lawmakers approved the introduction of a new road toll for foreign vehicles transiting through the country.
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education
Over 37,000 students petition against proposed doubling of university registration fees and education austerity measures in 2027 budget package.
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education
Nationwide student demonstrations culminate in Bern as Swiss Students' Union protests planned education funding reductions, with 35,000 signing petition against cuts.
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defense
Swiss lawmakers vote against CHF1 billion additional funding for anti-aircraft ammunition, citing financial constraints amid debate over military preparedness.
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health
Federal health office terminates CHF240 million nationwide study on PFAS and pesticide exposure, impacting planned research on 100,000 volunteers.
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health
The World Health Organization cuts budget by 20% to $4.2 billion amid US withdrawal, forcing dramatic staff reductions at Geneva headquarters
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education
Government austerity measures threaten Swiss international schools with potential CHF7.9 million budget cut, risking Switzerland's cultural and educational influence abroad.
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NGOs
Government reduces support for Swiss aid organizations abroad by CHF235 million, affecting 11 major NGOs and eight alliances in 2025-2026 period.
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military
Parliamentary committee pushes for additional funding to secure ammunition supplies for air defense and ground systems.
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international aid
Government reduces United Nations development contributions following parliamentary budget decisions.
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culture
Parliament approves CHF987.9 million culture budget for 2025-2028 after resolving dispute over Nazi-looted art management
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diplomacy
Budget reductions affecting UNAIDS and UNESCO create uncertainty for International Geneva amid US foreign aid suspension.
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government
Federal Statistical Office announces reduction in services due to CHF7.4 million budget cut, impacting data collection and analysis capabilities
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finance
Government reports CHF2.5 billion better-than-expected results with only CHF80 million deficit, marking first near-balanced books since Covid pandemic.
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military
Swiss military to limit service dress uniforms to representational purposes only, affecting 18,500 troops annually
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military
Military to save CHF55 million over decade by limiting dress uniform distribution for representational purposes only
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military
Swiss Armed Forces to save CHF55 million over ten years by restricting grey dress uniform distribution to representational purposes only, part of broader defense budget optimization.
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politics
Lawmakers reach compromise on international cooperation strategy for 2025-2028, maintaining Ukraine aid while reducing overall foreign assistance budget.
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