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Zurich voters have approved rules requiring private care homes, hospitals and rehabilitation clinics to allow assisted-suicide organisations access to patients and residents.
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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.
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business
New whistleblowing report reveals 35% of Swiss firms affected by illegal or unethical behavior, though rate remains below global average.
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business
New whistleblowing report reveals widespread corporate misconduct with average damages of CHF95,000 per incident
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healthcare
Senate votes down proposal to introduce stricter regulation of assisted suicide, while supporting improved statistical monitoring of cases.
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finance
Investigation reveals SNB holdings in nine companies criticized for military cooperation with Israel, raising questions about ethical investment principles.
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sports
Claudio Sulser discloses attempted bribe during his career in Swiss second division, highlighting integrity in Swiss sports
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culture
University of Lausanne study reveals Swiss museums hold thousands of human remains acquired during colonial era, sparking debate about repatriation and ethical collection practices.
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business
Swiss food giant removes CEO Laurent Freixe following investigation into undisclosed romantic relationship with subordinate, revealed through company's whistleblowing platform.
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business
Investigation into cocoa supply chains raises questions about Swiss chocolate makers' compliance with child labor regulations despite strict national guidelines.
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research
Research conducted on Reddit platform raises questions about research ethics and participant consent in social media studies.
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politics
New corporate ethics initiative attracts 287,000 signatures, nearly triple required threshold, pushing for stricter human rights and environmental standards for Swiss companies.
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healthcare
Canton Solothurn implements unprecedented policy requiring video documentation of assisted suicide procedures for foreign nationals, aims to reduce state costs.
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sports
Investigation reveals FIFA's $5,000 monthly payment for Infantino's daughter's education in Miami, raising governance questions.
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