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Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Robert Semonsen December 24, 2022

Switzerland’s rejection comes several years after neighboring countries like Austria and Germany began recognizing some form of third gender on official documents.

Swiss Citizens Could Face Jail for ‘Overheating’ Their Homes

Robert Semonsen September 10, 2022

Heating one’s home and water to more than 19°C and 60°C, respectively, may result in daily fines of up to 3,000 Swiss Francs and prison sentences up to three years.

Ukrainian Oligarchs Come Under Increased Scrutiny as Europeans Suffer

Robert Semonsen August 19, 2022

Zelensky’s oligarch-friendly tax structure—along with wealthy Ukrainians receiving social welfare benefits abroad—have come under increased scrutiny across Europe.

Switzerland Renews its Support for Frontex

Hélène de Lauzun May 21, 2022

More than two-thirds of Swiss voters—72%—voted in favour of increasing their contribution to the agency. Their refusal would have had serious repercussions on the overall functioning of the institution.

Switzerland Adopts Sanctions against Russia after Pressure from EU

David Boos March 3, 2022

Just last week Switzerland insisted on its role as a neutral country regarding sanctions against Russia. But following international and national pressure, the government stepped in line with the EU on Monday.

Swiss Reject Government Plans to Financially Support Media

David Boos February 20, 2022

Swiss media companies had seen their revenue streams dry up over the past 20 years, pushing many publishers to the brink of extinction. Even so, a proposed law to subsidize private media companies with public money was rejected by Swiss voters.

‘Change of Sex’ by Simple Declaration Now Possible in Switzerland

Hélène de Lauzun January 4, 2022

The new provisions concern about 0.0015% of the Swiss population. But that is not the point: it is a signal of the resolutely progressive path that Switzerland intends to take.

EU and Switzerland at Odds Over Internal Market

Tristan Vanheuckelom January 2, 2022

At stake is nothing less than both partners’ continued cooperation and Switzerland’s membership of the EU common market.

World Economic Forum Cancels Public Events in Davos Over Security Concerns

Robert Semonsen November 29, 2021

The World Economic Forum (WEF), perhaps best known for its annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland which brings together the who’s who of the global liberal elite, has canceled all public events that were set to coincide with January’s meeting, citing security concerns and death threats.

Switzerland Legalises Gay Marriage

Gellért Rajcsányi September 27, 2021

The new law had the backing of the Swiss government.

Tag: Switzerland

Switzerland Rejects Proposal for a Third Gender Option for Official Records

Swiss Citizens Could Face Jail for ‘Overheating’ Their Homes

Ukrainian Oligarchs Come Under Increased Scrutiny as Europeans Suffer

Switzerland Renews its Support for Frontex

Switzerland Adopts Sanctions against Russia after Pressure from EU

Swiss Reject Government Plans to Financially Support Media

‘Change of Sex’ by Simple Declaration Now Possible in Switzerland

EU and Switzerland at Odds Over Internal Market

World Economic Forum Cancels Public Events in Davos Over Security Concerns

Switzerland Legalises Gay Marriage

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