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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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Social Issues
The Pro Juventute Foundation reports a staggering threefold increase in calls regarding domestic violence against children over five years, just as a new federal law comes into force that explicitly outlaws corporal punishment and other degrading treatment in child-rearing.
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Swiss Law
Cement manufacturer Lafarge, owned by Swiss giant Holcim, has appealed its conviction by a Paris court for paying millions to jihadist groups to keep a Syrian plant operational. The appeal reopens the high-profile corporate crime case.
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Swiss Law
In a surprising development, the Swiss Federal Criminal Court has discontinued proceedings against Uzbek former first daughter Gulnara Karimova, as she is barred from leaving Uzbekistan. However, the associated money laundering trial against a Geneva bank and a former asset manager will proceed.
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Sanctions
In a significant legal challenge, Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko has appealed to the Federal Administrative Court to have his name removed from Switzerland's sanctions list. The case puts Switzerland's adoption of EU sanctions against Russian oligarchs under judicial scrutiny.
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Lex Koller
The Swiss government has announced plans to reform the 'Lex Koller' law, making it mandatory for foreign nationals from outside the EU/EFTA to obtain authorization to purchase residential property. The move aims to tackle the national housing shortage and curb foreign investment for purely rental purposes.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Healthcare
For many Swiss cancer survivors, winning the battle against the disease is followed by another fight: for financial security. This article explores the campaign for a 'Right to Be Forgotten' in insurance applications, which aims to prevent former patients from being penalized for their medical history.
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Legal
In a landmark decision, the Swiss Federal Court has ruled that the term 'milk' is protected for animal-derived products. The court rejected an appeal from Danone over its 'This is not Milk' oat beverage, deeming the labeling potentially misleading to consumers.
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Assisted Suicide
Canton Zurich is moving towards requiring all retirement homes and hospitals to permit assisted dying on their premises. The move comes as the national parliament rejects a proposal to monitor 'suicide tourism,' highlighting the complex and evolving nature of end-of-life legislation in Switzerland.
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Swiss Law
From changes in electricity prices and air passenger data requirements to new flexibility for third-pillar pension catch-up payments, this is an essential guide to the key legal and regulatory changes taking effect in Switzerland.
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