legislation
Parliament Approves Return of Double Surnames
Swiss Senate votes to allow double surnames again, marking significant change in naming rights
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legislation
Switzerland Reforms Adoption Laws for Children Born Through Assisted Reproduction
Federal Council proposes streamlined adoption process for children conceived through sperm donation and other assisted reproductive technologies
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legislation
Switzerland Enshrines Non-Violent Parenting in Civil Code
Swiss parliament approves landmark legislation explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, with new provisions for family counseling support services.
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social policy
Switzerland to Ban International Adoptions by 2026
Federal Council announces plans to end international adoptions by 2026, citing inability to prevent potential abuses despite strict regulations.
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