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Switzerland’s planned second missile-defence system will not be approved on the original timetable after parliament rejected an urgent procedure, raising questions about procurement priorities and the country’s evolving security posture.
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European Union
The Council of States has broadly backed the new Switzerland-EU treaty package while seeking changes on referendums and immigration.
The Local Switzerland · +2 altre
Switzerland-EU relations
Switzerland’s Council of States has advanced the new EU agreements, including Erasmus+ funding, while lawmakers have debated immigration provisions, tuition fees and the mechanism for a future referendum.
The Local Switzerland · +3 altre
energy
Swiss gas companies are warning of a difficult winter as prices rise and storage levels remain uneven across Europe, while parliament lets the emergency bailout framework for systemically important electricity firms expire at the end of 2026. Assess Switzerland’s exposure to supply shocks and the political choice to leave companies responsible for their own protection.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 altre
migration
The House of Representatives has backed measures to make it easier for people with protection status S and Switzerland-trained third-country nationals to change canton or obtain work-related residence permits.
SWI swissinfo.ch
citizenship
Swiss parliament has rejected a proposal to shorten the country’s naturalisation process, preserving the existing route to citizenship.
The Local Switzerland
defence
Parliament has approved CHF3.4 billion in defence credits, including funding for F-35 fighter jets, while rejecting an additional CHF500 million for air-defence munitions. The article would examine Switzerland’s changing security priorities and the political divide over defence spending.
SWI swissinfo.ch
sports
The House of Representatives has voted to repeal Switzerland’s recently introduced gender-balance requirement for the governing bodies of national sports federations. Supporters say quotas are unrealistic for some sports, while critics argue that removing them could weaken efforts to improve representation and prevent abuse.
SWI swissinfo.ch
defence
The Social Democratic Party plans to seek a parliamentary inquiry into Switzerland’s purchase of F-35 fighter jets from the United States. The proposed investigation would examine procurement procedures, cost estimates, supplier dependence and possible institutional failures.
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Swiss politics
The Swiss Senate has approved the Mercosur trade agreement by 35 votes to seven, while allocating CHF517 million to agriculture. The deal now returns to the House of Representatives, where it previously failed amid opposition from farmers and the political left.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 altre
F-35
The Social Democrats plan to seek a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the purchase of 36 F-35 fighter jets, following revelations that Switzerland does not have the promised fixed-price agreement. The proposed investigation would examine procurement decisions, cost projections and information supplied by the defence ministry.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 altre
defence
A parliamentary report says Switzerland never secured the fixed-price agreement promised for its CHF6 billion purchase of 36 US-made F-35A fighter jets, prompting calls for greater accountability and a possible parliamentary inquiry.
SWI swissinfo.ch
Swiss judiciary
A parliamentary judicial committee has postponed the election of the entire Federal Supreme Court following scrutiny of a past relationship between two judges. The delay raises questions about judicial independence, ethics and the oversight of Switzerland’s highest court.
SWI swissinfo.ch
politics
The Swiss Senate and House of Representatives are at odds over how to finance the voter-approved 13th monthly pension payment. The Senate backs a mix of increased VAT and higher employee contributions, while the House had previously favored a VAT-only solution, setting the stage for a critical political decision on the future of the pension scheme.
Le News · +1 altre
energy
In a significant policy shift, a Swiss parliamentary committee has supported lifting the ban on constructing new nuclear power plants, positioning atomic energy as a viable option for the country's future electricity supply.
SWI swissinfo.ch
politics
The Federal Council has officially submitted its package of agreements with the European Union to parliament, initiating the next phase of debate on a plan to stabilize and develop Switzerland’s relationship with the bloc. President Guy Parmelin stated the package is in the nation's best interest.
Le News
Swiss politics
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 Local Switzerland · +3 altre
naturalization
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.
The Local Switzerland · +1 altre
politics
Survey reveals 98% of federal parliamentarians experienced hostility in past two years, with right-wing and Green party members most affected.
SWI swissinfo.ch
defense
Swiss Parliament backs government initiative to negotiate security and defense partnership with European Union, marking potential shift in military cooperation policy.
SWI swissinfo.ch
