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The Swiss People’s Party has floated cuts to pensions paid to Swiss citizens abroad, including possible changes to the 13th monthly pension. The proposals have drawn concern from Swiss pensioners living overseas as the party approaches the 2027 federal elections.
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Swiss politics
Eight candidates have entered the Swiss People’s Party contest to replace Guy Parmelin in the Federal Council, including two from French-speaking Switzerland and one from Ticino. The party’s nomination committee will hold hearings in the coming weeks.
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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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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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The Swiss government has officially recommended rejecting a popular initiative that seeks to constitutionally enforce a stricter 'perpetual and armed' neutrality, launching a campaign that pits it directly against the initiative's right-wing backers ahead of the September 27 vote.
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The recent rejection of the 'No to ten million!' initiative has preserved key agreements with the EU for now. However, the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP) is not giving up its push to cap immigration, ensuring the debate over population growth and foreign relations will persist.
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With the June 14 vote approaching, a new poll indicates that 52% of Swiss voters oppose the "No to ten million!" immigration initiative. The proposal, which has drawn international criticism and raised concerns about its potential impact on pensions and the economy, seeks to cap Switzerland's population by 2050.
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An in-depth look at the contentious 'No to 10 million!' initiative. We explore the arguments from both sides, the potential impacts on pensions, security, and infrastructure, and the rising international criticism as Swiss voters prepare to decide.
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As Swiss voters prepare to decide on a right-wing initiative to cap the population, the debate intensifies, drawing parallels to Brexit and exposing deep divisions across the country. The proposal from the Swiss People's Party has ignited a fierce public discourse on immigration, the economy, and national identity.
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A comprehensive analysis of the 'No to 10 million' initiative, detailing the record-level campaign spending, the economic costs projected by studies, the government's official assessment of pros and cons, and allegations of hypocrisy against prominent backers. The article explores the potential impact on Swiss households and the demographic arguments suggesting the 10-million mark may never be reached.
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A deep dive into the upcoming referendum on the "No to 10 million" initiative. This article examines the government's warnings of high economic costs, the arguments from proponents about overcrowding, and what the latest polls suggest for the tight race that could reshape Swiss immigration policy.
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Immigration
A broad coalition, including the governments of Western Switzerland and the national Police Officers' Association, is voicing strong opposition to the right-wing immigration cap initiative, warning of dire consequences for the economy, essential services, and European cooperation.
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With a vote looming on the 'No to ten million' initiative, new statistics reveal Switzerland's changing population landscape. For the first time, seniors outnumber the young, adding a new dimension to the debate on immigration and its impact.
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A cross-party alliance of politicians and business leaders has warned of 'devastating consequences' if the Swiss People's Party's initiative to cap the population at 10 million is approved. The group argues the rigid limit would damage Switzerland's prosperity and international agreements.
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The Swiss government has officially scheduled a national referendum for June 14th on the controversial 'No to a ten million Switzerland' initiative. The proposal from the right-wing Swiss People's Party seeks to cap the country's population, a move opposed by the government and parliament.
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Prominent Swiss People's Party member and long-serving parliamentarian Alfred Heer passes away unexpectedly in Zurich, marking end of significant political career.
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