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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.
The Swiss government has set June 14th as the date for a national referendum on a popular initiative from the Swiss People's Party (SVP) that seeks to curb the country's population growth.
Ahead of the March 8 vote, Swiss cultural associations are raising alarms over the 'CHF200 is enough!' initiative, arguing that slashing the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation's budget would jeopardize cultural diversity, media plurality, and thousands of jobs in the creative sector.
A House of Representatives committee has voted against a popular initiative aimed at simplifying the naturalization process by transferring regulatory power to the federal government and shortening the residency requirement to five years.
Swiss government announces major policy shift focusing on incentives and emissions trading system instead of carbon taxes to achieve 75% reduction in greenhouse gases by 2040
Newly appointed Defense Minister Martin Pfister signals shift in Swiss military strategy, pushing for increased cooperation with NATO while maintaining neutrality.
Gerhard Pfister announces departure as Swiss Centre Party leader, marking significant shift in political landscape
State Secretary Christine Schraner Burgener launches bid to become next UN High Commissioner for Refugees
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