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The Swiss Senate and House of Representatives are at odds over how to finance the voter-approved 13th monthly pension payment. The Senate backs a mix of increased VAT and higher employee contributions, while the House had previously favored a VAT-only solution, setting the stage for a critical political decision on the future of the pension scheme.
In a significant policy shift, a Swiss parliamentary committee has supported lifting the ban on constructing new nuclear power plants, positioning atomic energy as a viable option for the country's future electricity supply.
The Federal Council has officially submitted its package of agreements with the European Union to parliament, initiating the next phase of debate on a plan to stabilize and develop Switzerland’s relationship with the bloc. President Guy Parmelin stated the package is in the nation's best interest.
In its spring session, the Swiss parliament significantly softened the government's proposed austerity package, preserving federal funding for services for the Swiss Abroad. In a separate key decision, lawmakers approved the introduction of a new road toll for foreign vehicles transiting through the country.
A House of Representatives committee has voted against a popular initiative aimed at simplifying the naturalization process by transferring regulatory power to the federal government and shortening the residency requirement to five years.
Survey reveals 98% of federal parliamentarians experienced hostility in past two years, with right-wing and Green party members most affected.
Swiss Parliament backs government initiative to negotiate security and defense partnership with European Union, marking potential shift in military cooperation policy.
Swiss parliament has unanimously agreed to make stalking a criminal offense, introducing clear legal consequences for obsessive harassment.
The House of Representatives has approved significant investment in expanding Nitrochemie's production capacity, strengthening Switzerland's defense capabilities.
Both chambers of parliament unanimously approve new regulatory measures for systemically important banks, mandating stricter capital requirements and enhanced supervisory powers for FINMA.
Swiss lawmakers vote to prevent privatization of the country's fourth-largest European space industry player, citing national security interests.
The House of Representatives calls for more proactive European security policy engagement, including potential cooperation with European Defence Agency.
Swiss parliament green-lights nearly CHF11 billion for international cooperation strategy 2025-2028, with heated debate over Ukraine aid allocation.
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