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The Swiss government has signaled support for a proposal to increase the number of Sundays shops can open from four to twelve per year, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from unions over worker protection.
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politics
City plans to reduce naturalization costs from CHF 1,900 to CHF 500 to make Swiss citizenship more accessible
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healthcare
City launches temporary drug consumption center to address increasing public drug use, offering services to non-resident addicts for the first time.
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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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legislation
Swiss parliament approves landmark legislation explicitly banning violence in child-rearing, with new provisions for family counseling support services.
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health
Four Swiss organizations unveil comprehensive 10-year plan to improve life quality for over 8,000 people with spinal paralysis
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retirement
Deloitte survey shows 68% of Swiss population wants freedom to choose retirement age, while majority opposes increased employee pension contributions amid reform debates.
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hospitality
Major shift in Swiss hospitality sector as industry leaders pledge to ensure living wages for workers
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politics
National Council approves groundbreaking childcare allowance scheme for parents with children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
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politics
House of Representatives backs Senate proposal for childcare allowance system for children up to age eight, marking significant shift in family support policy.
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politics
Federal government abandons binding provisions for cantons to create new transit sites for travelling communities, citing funding constraints and regional autonomy.
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parental leave
Left-leaning alliance launches popular initiative for 36 weeks total parental leave, proposing major expansion of current system with 18 weeks per parent.
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justice
Federal authorities officially recognize persecution of Sinti and Yenish travelers as crime against humanity, addressing forced child removals between 1926-1973.
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social policy
Federal Council announces plans to end international adoptions by 2026, citing inability to prevent potential abuses despite strict regulations.
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transportation
Geneva implements groundbreaking free public transport program for residents under 25 in education or low-income situations, while halving fares for elderly passengers.
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law
Federal Council unveils new legal procedure allowing heavily indebted individuals a path to debt relief, marking a significant change in Swiss bankruptcy law.
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politics
The Liberal Green Party joins coalition launching initiative for 18-week family leave, aiming to boost employment and address labor shortages.
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finance
Switzerland introduces new procedures to help over-indebted individuals restructure debt and get a fresh start, including advisory services and creditor agreements.
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society
Over 300 organizations participated in nationwide 16-day campaign addressing gender-based violence, highlighting urgent need for increased support structure funding.
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