Politics•
Bern Rent Initiative Passes, Mandating Previous Rent Disclosure
Bern voters approved a new initiative requiring landlords to disclose previous tenants' rent, marking a win for tenant groups and increasing rental market transparency.
Liam Carter
Liam Carter is a public policy correspondent for Bern News Today, specializing in government accountability, regulatory affairs, and the oversight of non-profit organizations. He reports on consumer protection issues and the use of public funds.
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Business•
US Tariffs Threaten Swiss Pharmaceutical Industry
The US has imposed 100 percent tariffs on Swiss pharmaceutical products, sparking concern in Switzerland. Basel, a major pharma hub, is lobbying for its industry as the Swiss government seeks a nation
Welfare•
Farb AG Closes Operations by End of 2026
Farb AG, a work integration agency in Ittigen and Köniz, will close by the end of 2026 due to cantonal reforms favoring larger providers. The agency currently employs 40 staff and supports 600 people
Business•
Schär + Trojahn Faces Collapse, Workers Protest Unpaid Wages
Bern-based natural stone company Schär + Trojahn faces collapse as 40 employees strike over unpaid September wages. The Unia union criticizes former board members for alleged mismanagement and prepari
Politics•
Bern Retains Women's Euro Street Art
Bern city officials have reversed their decision, allowing the street art from the Women's European Championship to remain in public spaces after significant positive feedback.
Politics•
Bern City Council Debates Expanded Anti-Discrimination Law
Bern's left-wing parties propose a new law to expand anti-discrimination protections, including poverty and body weight, aiming to make Bern a national leader, though funding and structural debates pe
Economy•
Swiss Government, Pharma Talks Yield No Clear Solution
Talks between the Swiss Federal Council and the pharmaceutical industry concluded without a clear solution to address US tariff policy. Economics Minister Guy Parmelin described the exchange as "const
Politics•
Bern City Council Seeks Kita Integration
Bern's City Council proposes integrating municipal day care centers (Kitas) into the core city administration to address ongoing financial deficits and stabilize funding.
Politics•
Former Fedpol Chief Faces Scrutiny Over Private Sector Role
Former Fedpol chief Nicoletta della Valle faces criticism for an advisory role with an Israeli investment firm, leading to her disinvitation from a university event.
Education•
University of Bern Cancels Speech by Former Fedpol Chief
The University of Bern has canceled a planned speech by former Fedpol chief Nicoletta della Valle due to controversy over her role with an Israeli investment firm.
Politics•
Swiss Consumer Forum to Repay Federal Subsidies
The Swiss Konsumentenforum is repaying federal subsidies after the government cited poor performance and failure to provide adequate consumer information.