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The Swiss People's Party (SVP) wants Guy Parmelin's successor to take over the asylum portfolio. But it is the Federal Council that decides on the departments. The road to the justice department …
On Nov. 3, 2026, the United States will elect a new House of Representatives and a third of the Senate. The Democrats lead in the polls, but new congressional districts and tight …
In December 2026, the 13th AHV pension payment from Switzerland's state old-age insurance will be paid out for the first time. A few days earlier, the country decides who pays for it: …
Switzerland exported war materiel worth 948 million Swiss francs in 2025, almost as much as in the record year of 2022. Even so, the War Materiel Act is to be relaxed: Partner …
On Aug. 1, 2026, the sky stayed dark in many places because of the drought. On Nov. 29, 2026, Switzerland will decide whether to ban loud fireworks for private use altogether. The …
On March 8, 2026, Swiss voters said yes to individual taxation. On Nov. 29, 2026, they will vote on the opposite model: The Centre's Fairness initiative seeks to keep taxing married couples …