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A Federal Administrative Court ruling has upheld the revocation of a naturalised Swiss citizen’s nationality despite concerns about possible statelessness.
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Politics
In a landmark ruling, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court has decided that asylum-seekers can be returned to Afghanistan, provided they have 'favourable individual circumstances,' marking a significant shift in Swiss repatriation policy.
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Social Issues
A new report from Plateforme Traite reveals that 532 victims of human trafficking received support from aid organizations in 2025, with sexual and labor exploitation being the primary forms, underscoring the ongoing and serious nature of this crime within the country.
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Human Trafficking
On the International Day Against Human Trafficking, new figures reveal that hundreds of victims, mostly women, received support for sexual and labour exploitation in Switzerland in 2025. A coalition of NGOs highlights the ongoing challenges in prosecuting traffickers and the rise in potential cases.
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Politics
A cantonal court in Geneva has suspended a controversial ban on full-cover swimwear, such as 'burkinis', that had been in effect in public swimming pools since May. The temporary ruling allows long-sleeved swimwear to be worn again while the court considers the legality of the ban passed by the Grand Council in March.
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Business
The Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli is being sued in a US court over allegations that the company misleads consumers about its efforts to combat child labour in its West African cocoa supply chain, a claim the company firmly denies.
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Law
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland for violating the right to family life. The court found that authorities in Vaud unjustly denied a man the right to visit his pregnant partner while she was in pre-trial detention.
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Geneva
The Geneva Court of Justice has provisionally suspended a ban on burkinis and other full-body swimwear in public pools, citing potential infringements on fundamental rights. The decision allows their use pending a final ruling on the merits of the case, a move welcomed by activists during the current heatwave.
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Law
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled against Switzerland, affirming that public institutions like prisons must offer a fully vegan diet to detainees whose commitment to veganism qualifies as a protected philosophical belief under the European Convention on Human Rights.
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Law
In a significant ruling, the Geneva Court of Justice has provisionally suspended a municipal ban on burkinis and other full-body swimwear in public pools. The decision, which cites potential infringement of fundamental rights, reignites a nationwide conversation on religious freedom, secularism, and public space.
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Law
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland, establishing that veganism can qualify as a protected philosophical belief. The landmark judgment requires public institutions, including prisons, to offer fully vegan diets, prompting a review of practices in Swiss correctional facilities.
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Law
The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against Switzerland in a landmark case, establishing that public institutions such as prisons must provide a fully vegan diet to individuals whose veganism constitutes a protected philosophical conviction.
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Social Issues
The City of Lucerne has officially joined the international 'Rainbow Cities Network,' a global group of 62 cities committed to promoting equality and acceptance for gender and sexual diversity. Lucerne will now report on its activities and collaborate with other member cities.
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Human Rights
Switzerland's National Commission for the Prevention of Torture has criticized the forced deportation of people with mental health conditions, citing inadequate medical assessments and care, and demanding better protection for these individuals.
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Politics
The National Commission for the Prevention of Torture has slammed Swiss practices for the forced deportation of people with mental health conditions. In its annual report, the watchdog demands better protection, citing inadequate medical assessments and care, and recommends halting repatriations for those currently in psychiatric treatment.
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Justice System
Two developments highlight challenges within Switzerland's justice and public safety spheres. A new Zurich-led study calls for the abolition of solitary confinement, deeming it counterproductive. Simultaneously, cantons are intensifying their fight against sophisticated 'fake police officer' scams that have defrauded thousands.
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Social Issues
An incident where a trans woman was removed by police from a women-only section of a Bern swimming pool has sparked a nationwide debate on trans rights, public spaces, and the adaptation of Swiss society to accommodate its queer community.
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Justice
A report from the National Commission for the Prevention of Torture warns that severe overcrowding in Swiss prisons is infringing on inmates' fundamental rights, increasing violence, and straining staff. The commission urges a comprehensive strategy to reduce the prison population rather than simply building more cells.
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Politics
In a narrow vote, Geneva has passed a constitutional amendment preventing elected politicians from displaying visible religious symbols while performing official duties, reviving debates on secularism and state neutrality.
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Legal
Both the prosecution and the defense have filed appeals against the recent verdict in a human trafficking case in the Bernese Oberland, where a family was convicted of exploiting women as cleaners in Gstaad under appalling conditions.
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