Legal Affairs
Julian Fischer is a legal affairs correspondent specializing in Swiss jurisprudence and public administration. He covers court decisions, legislative developments, and social policy impacts across various cantons. (FR)
6 published articles
Two construction workers accused of negligently causing a massive fire at the Bernapark site in Deisswil in 2019 have been acquitted by a Bernese regional court, finding they did not violate their dut
An ETH Zurich report recommending the Grauholz motorway expansion despite a public vote against it has sparked criticism from Bern city officials.
Two Bern restaurant owners received conditional fines for fighting after confronting a burglar in their establishment, leading to injuries for all involved.
Pro-Palestine protests on Thursday evening caused widespread disruption to public transport in major Swiss cities, leading to police intervention with tear gas and water cannons.
A debate is ongoing in Bern as some parties demand police disclose suspect nationalities for transparency, while others warn of stigmatization.
Voters in the Canton of Bern are deciding on a cantonal rent initiative for transparent rental prices and participating in numerous municipal elections and referendums today.
