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The Swiss government has proposed allowing Ukrainians with S protection status to continue travelling abroad freely, while introducing restrictions for asylum seekers and other people with temporary admission. The proposal has been submitted to parliament.
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Energy
Switzerland is preparing a legal framework requiring critical energy infrastructure operators to protect sites against physical and electromagnetic threats, including sabotage and drone attacks. The government says companies may need to take defence measures themselves because the armed forces cannot secure every site.
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fuel supply
Switzerland is considering an 80km/h motorway speed limit as fuel supplies come under pressure from low Rhine water levels and the effects of war in the Middle East. The government has also drawn on compulsory reserves to help maintain supplies.
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climate change
The Federal Council has adopted a climate adaptation strategy and action plan for 2026–2031, setting objectives across 30 areas and 56 measures. The plan includes a health coordination centre and research funding focused on animal health and food security.
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migration
Documents obtained under transparency laws show how Swiss authorities worked with a Taliban delegation to secure travel papers for Afghan nationals facing deportation. Three men were deported after the delegation visited Geneva in 2025.
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climate
The Federal Council is backing a CO₂ levy on cement imports above a set quantity, intended to offset differences between Swiss and foreign production costs. The proposed border adjustment aims to prevent cement production from shifting to countries with less ambitious climate policies.
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health
The Federal Council plans to require Switzerland’s pharmaceutical and chemical industries to help fund Tox Info Suisse, the national poison information centre. A proposal to amend the Chemicals Act and Medicines Act will go out for consultation, with average annual contributions estimated at CHF5,300 for pharmaceutical firms and CHF240 for chemical manufacturers.
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Crans-Montana
Italy and Switzerland remain at odds over CHF1.5 million in medical costs linked to the Crans-Montana fire tragedy.
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Cybersecurity
A cyberattack on an external software provider has exposed data linked to Switzerland’s federal pension fund Publica. The extent of the breach is still being investigated, while federal authorities and prosecutors assess the consequences for policyholders.
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immigration
The Federal Council has requested CHF334.5 million for programmes supporting the integration of foreign residents between 2028 and 2032. The proposed funding will intensify debate over the costs, responsibilities and effectiveness of integration policy.
The Local Switzerland
integration
The Federal Council is seeking CHF334.5 million for programmes to support the integration of foreign residents from 2028 to 2032.
The Local Switzerland
taxes
The federal government is adjusting tax brackets and deductions from 2027 to compensate for recent inflation, offering households a modest reduction in their direct federal tax burden.
The Local Switzerland
integration
The Swiss government plans to increase annual federal spending on integration measures by CHF5.4 million from 2028, bringing total yearly expenditure to CHF66.9 million. The additional funding will support cantonal language programmes and labour-market integration.
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tiger mosquito
Switzerland is expanding its response to the tiger mosquito by testing measures aimed directly at adult insects, including carbon-dioxide traps and other targeted controls. The government says the approach could reduce local populations but still requires scientific evaluation.
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national security
The Federal Council has adopted Switzerland’s Security Policy Strategy 2026, combining civilian resilience, military defence and protection of critical infrastructure.
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defence
A parliamentary oversight committee has accused the Swiss government and defence ministry of serious administrative failures in the procurement of 36 F-35 fighter jets. The committee says no fixed-price agreement was secured with the United States, despite categorical assurances to parliament and the public, raising questions about accountability and the programme’s eventual cost.
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healthcare
The Swiss government plans two new laws to support specialised care, information and advice for people living with rare diseases. A national register could follow from 2030, with more than half a million people in Switzerland estimated to be affected.
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LGBTQ rights
The Swiss government says federal legislation against conversion practices would be preferable to the current patchwork of cantonal rules. It has condemned practices intended to change sexual orientation and warned of associated risks including psychological distress, anxiety and depression.
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tourism
The Federal Council has proposed CHF100 million over eight years to modernise mountain hotels and other accommodation providers. Funding would be available from 2028 to 2035 and tied to exemplary energy-efficiency improvements, with the programme now going to Parliament.
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healthcare
The Swiss government is preparing two laws to improve support for people with rare diseases, including funding for specialised care, information services and advisory structures. A national rare-disease register could follow from 2030, with more than 500,000 people in Switzerland estimated to be affected.
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