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Swiss Parliament approves amendment to Civil Code explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, establishing counseling services for families facing parenting challenges.
New federal statistics reveal continuing decline in Swiss marriage and birth rates, with 2024 fertility rate dropping to 1.29 children per woman, raising concerns about demographic challenges.
Switzerland records lowest-ever birth rate with significant drops in second and third births, indicating changing family dynamics.
Federal statistics reveal continuing decline in family size with third births dropping 3.6% in 2024
National Council approves groundbreaking childcare allowance scheme for parents with children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
House of Representatives backs Senate proposal for childcare allowance system for children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative calling for total of 36 weeks parental leave, aiming to transform Swiss family policy
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative for 36 weeks total parental leave, proposing major expansion of current system with 18 weeks per parent.
New statistics reveal dramatic improvement in Swiss artificial insemination outcomes, with multiple births dropping from 17.4% to 2.8% over two decades following regulatory changes.
New popular initiative launches calling for 36 weeks total parental leave, marking significant potential shift in Swiss family policy.
Popular initiative launches calling for 18 weeks of leave per parent, marking significant potential expansion of Swiss family policy
A new popular initiative calls for 18 weeks of parental leave for each parent, totaling 36 weeks, marking a significant proposed expansion of Switzerland's family policy.
A new popular initiative proposes 18 weeks of leave for each parent, marking a significant potential shift in Swiss family policy.
National survey reveals mounting pressure from rising health premiums and living costs affecting Swiss households
Federal Council analyzes economic and social implications of expanded parental leave policies amid growing public debate.
Major urban centers report excess daycare capacity as changing family patterns and declining birth rates reshape childcare demand
The Liberal Green Party joins coalition launching initiative for 18-week family leave, aiming to boost employment and address labor shortages.
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