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Switzerland is clarifying rules governing international inheritances involving property, a matter affecting foreign owners and heirs of Swiss homes and apartments. The article should explain who may inherit and occupy Swiss real estate, how the post-2025 succession rules work and what changes the government is considering.
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Politics
The Swiss government has announced that the new system of individual taxation for married couples will not come into force until January 1, 2032. This decision provides cantons with the maximum possible time to amend their tax laws and social security deductions.
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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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Health
The Federal Administrative Court has overturned a decision by the Swiss Red Cross, ruling that an osteopathy diploma from Germany is largely equivalent to a Swiss qualification. The court acknowledged a gap in 'primary care provider' training and has ordered a specific compensatory measure to be established, rather than a complete refusal of recognition.
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Politics
For the second time, a court has halted the city of Zurich's initiative to offer financial assistance to undocumented migrants, with the Zurich Administrative Court ruling that the proposed scheme contravenes higher-ranking federal and cantonal law.
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An attempt by the city of Zurich to provide financial assistance to undocumented migrants has been halted by the Zurich Administrative Court, which ruled the project contravenes higher-ranking federal and cantonal laws.
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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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Politics
A government proposal to reform the 'Lex Koller' law restricting property purchases by foreigners has sparked a major political debate. The proposed changes have exposed a sharp divide, pitting left and right parties against business groups and centrists.
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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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Law
Effective July 1st, a landmark amendment to the Swiss Civil Code explicitly grants children the legal right to an upbringing free from violence, making corporal punishment and other degrading treatments legally incompatible with good parenting.
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Business
In a significant setback for the gig economy platform, Switzerland's Federal Administrative Court has ruled that Uber Eats must be registered as a postal services provider, subjecting it to federal regulations beyond simple food delivery.
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Politics
The Swiss government is advancing a proposal to classify all sexual assaults as accidents, ensuring victims are consistently covered by accident insurance for resulting health issues. The planned amendment to the Accident Insurance Act has received broad support during consultations, aiming to close a 'shocking loophole' in the law.
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Law
In two separate but related rulings, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court and the European Court of Human Rights have upheld the legality of freezing assets belonging to a Russian oligarch and an ally of former Ukrainian President Yanukovych. These decisions reinforce Switzerland's position on enforcing international sanctions.
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Media
US data firm Palantir has accepted a Zurich court ruling and will not appeal its dispute with the online magazine Republik. The decision marks a significant moment for Swiss media, concluding a years-long conflict over reporting on the tech company's business practices in Switzerland.
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Policy
In an effort to maintain the country's public cleanliness, the Swiss government will introduce a standardized national penalty for littering, harmonizing rules that previously varied by canton.
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Environment
Despite its reputation as the 'water castle of Europe', Switzerland is failing to adequately prosecute water-related crimes, a new university research project reveals. Experts point to fragmented regulations and inconsistent enforcement across cantons, allowing those who pollute rivers and lakes with pesticides and other contaminants to often get off too lightly.
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