Crans-Montana
Switzerland and Italy remain deadlocked over Crans-Montana fire victims’ medical bills
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
Swiss federal pension fund investigates data breach after supplier cyberattack
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
Switzerland Seeks CHF334 Million for Integration Programmes
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.
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integration
Swiss government seeks CHF334.5 million for integration programmes
The Federal Council is seeking CHF334. 5 million for programmes to support the integration of foreign residents from 2028 to 2032.
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taxes
Swiss government to adjust federal taxes for families from 2027
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.
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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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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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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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traffic
The federal government has set new conditions for municipalities seeking to introduce 30 km/h limits on main roads. From October 1, they will need to demonstrate that lower speeds will not divert traffic into residential areas and obtain an expert assessment.
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organised crime
Switzerland is preparing to require cantonal and municipal employees, including land-registry, food-inspection and labour-market officials, to report suspected signs of organised crime. The proposal would expand the state’s ability to detect money laundering and criminal networks outside traditional law-enforcement channels.
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finance
To prevent a future banking crisis, the Swiss government has approved new regulations requiring systemically important banks like UBS to significantly increase the capital held against their foreign subsidiaries.
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COVID-19
The Swiss government has now compensated two individuals for harm caused by COVID-19 vaccines, with payments made in two cases out of 300 processed claims from a total of 408 applications received so far.
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Crans-Montana
Relatives of the 41 victims of the fire at Le Constellation bar confronted the owners during legal proceedings, as the Swiss Federal Council announced plans for financial support for those affected by the disaster.
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