tourism
Swiss Parliament Proposes Transit Tourism Tax
New legislation aims to tax foreign drivers passing through Switzerland, sparking debate over implementation costs and effectiveness
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politics
Swiss Senate Approves Foreign Investment Controls
New legislation to monitor foreign state investments in critical Swiss sectors gains parliamentary support
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politics
Parliament Greenlights Double Surname Revival
Swiss Senate approves return to double surnames, marking significant shift in naming rights policy
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legislation
Parliament Approves Return of Double Surnames
Swiss Senate votes to allow double surnames again, marking significant change in naming rights
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politics
Double Surnames Set to Return as Swiss Parliament Approves Law Change
Swiss Senate votes overwhelmingly to allow the return of double surnames, marking a significant shift in naming rights and gender equality legislation.
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politics
Swiss lawmakers consider nationwide restrictions on gender reassignment procedures for minors, as debate intensifies over medical rights and youth protection.
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youth
NextGen4Impact submits 60,000-signature petition demanding 16-year age restriction for social media access to protect minors from online risks.
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legislation
Federal Council proposes streamlined adoption process for children conceived through sperm donation and other assisted reproductive technologies
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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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legislation
Swiss parliament approves landmark legislation explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, with new provisions for family counseling support services.
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education
New legislation introduces 'Professional Bachelor' and 'Professional Master' designations for vocational qualifications, aiming to enhance the status of practical education.
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politics
Key issues include social security agreement with Argentina and pension reforms affecting Swiss abroad
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environment
Government plans to implement uniform CHF 300 fines for littering across Switzerland, replacing current canton-based penalty system.
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business
Swiss MPs have voted to relax Sunday shopping restrictions, marking a significant shift in the country's traditional retail regulations
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law
Swiss parliament has unanimously agreed to make stalking a criminal offense, introducing clear legal consequences for obsessive harassment.
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politics
Parliament votes against constitutional ban on sanctions while supporting new article on neutrality definition
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law
Swiss parliament unanimously approves legislation to criminalize stalking, marking a significant step forward in protecting victims of harassment
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politics
Government approves new EU treaty text and initiates nationwide consultation period until October, with potential referendum in 2027
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finance
New federal registry system approved to track beneficial owners of shell companies in major anti-money laundering initiative
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politics
Upper house approves measure to ease weapons export restrictions for 25 Western countries, aiming to maintain Switzerland's defense industrial base despite ongoing international conflicts.
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