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Council of Europe Secretary General Alain Berset has defended young people’s right to demonstrate while condemning violence at protests. A day of mobilisation is planned in several Swiss cities on November 20 amid wider youth demonstrations across Europe.
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Geneva
A demonstration in Geneva drew around 1,500 people calling for Swiss sanctions and an embargo against Israel.
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Basel
Police in Basel stopped an unauthorised pro-Palestinian demonstration after surrounding several hundred people and carrying out identity checks, with pepper spray used during a tense operation.
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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 erupt against proposed doubling of university registration fees, as petition challenging higher education austerity measures reaches Federal Chancellery.
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education
Nationwide student demonstrations against proposed doubling of university registration fees and education austerity measures, with over 37,000 signing protest petition.
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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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education
Swiss students stage coordinated demonstrations across major cities, submitting 35,000-signature petition against planned education funding reductions
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gender equality
Swiss trade union Unia reveals ongoing wage discrimination ahead of June 14 strike, with women earning 17.5% less than men despite equality legislation.
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labor
Thousands demonstrate in Zurich and Lausanne demanding wage increases and family-friendly hours ahead of sector-wide agreement negotiations.
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education
Student demonstrations at University of Geneva continue as administration grapples with demands regarding Israeli institutional ties.
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United Nations
Nearly 500 United Nations staff members gathered at Place des Nations in an unprecedented demonstration against austerity measures threatening thousands of positions across the UN system.
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international organizations
Nearly 500 UN employees demonstrate at Place des Nations against unprecedented system-wide austerity measures, marking first-ever unified staff protest in Geneva.
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civil rights
New restrictions on demonstrations in Zurich and Geneva spark concerns from Amnesty International about the deterioration of civil liberties in Switzerland.
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politics
Trade unions across Switzerland organize Labor Day demonstrations under the slogan 'Solidarity instead of hatred,' calling for unified action against right-wing extremist influences.
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housing
Zurich protests highlight growing tension as pension funds control 44% of rental properties, sparking debate over affordable housing crisis.
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climate
Recent climate protests draw smaller crowds despite worsening climate crisis, raising questions about public engagement
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housing
Thousands demonstrate in Zurich over pension funds' role in housing market, as funds control 44% of rental apartments nationwide.
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housing
Mass demonstrations in Zurich highlight growing tensions over Switzerland's rental market as pension funds own 44% of rental apartments, sparking debate about affordable housing solutions.
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housing
Thousands protest in Zurich as pension funds' dominant position in the rental market faces criticism amid affordable housing shortage.
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